Youth Athletics Instructor

Description

SUMMARY

Under direction of the Athletics Supervisor, the youth sports program instructor provides an enjoyable and safe sporting experience for an assigned group of children while they learn individual and team game skills, sportsmanship and fair play. Sports instructed may include youth soccer, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, climbing, etc. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 15 years of age
• Working knowledge of sports program instruction and rules of such
• Ability to effectively teach by demonstration, explanation, and positive feedback
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days after hire date
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings, mornings, weekends and holidays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous sports program instruction experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a welcoming environment for all participants and patrons
• Create lesson plans for specific sports programs
• Assist in the development of end-of-program evaluation form
• Record scores and other league info to Athletics Coordinator when necessary
• Minimizes hazardous situations by enforcing rules and regulations that govern the conduct of participants and patrons and ensuring safety within the program
• Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale and teamwork.
• Must maintain a positive and respectful attitude while engaged in stressful and/or controversial situations with patrons and co-workers
• Dress and appearance are consistent with Athletics department standards including uniform requirements and personal hygiene.
• Follow all Trails Park and Recreation District's policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff and general public
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess skills to maintain a safe environment, as well as performing quality work
• Reliable transportation or a means to making it to work shifts on time
• Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow all policies and procedures as well as verbalized and written instructions directed by management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to move about the building, grounds and various athletic fields in a relatively quick manner
• May require long periods of standing
• Ability to stand, reach, climb and kneel
• Ability to talk and/or hear managers, co-workers and general public
• Ability to lift, carry, transport athletic equipment, benches, tables and chairs or other objects up to 50 lbs. assisted
• Ability to see objects closely and at a distance
• Ability to deal with moderate to high stress situations at times and maintain a positive attitude.    

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 15 years of age
• Working knowledge of sports program instruction and rules of such
• Ability to effectively teach by demonstration, explanation, and positive feedback
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days after hire date
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings, mornings, weekends and holidays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous sports program instruction experience