Baseball/Softball Instructor

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Baseball/Softball Instructor – Racquet Fitness & Gymnastics Center

The Baseball/Softball Instructor position is a part-time position under the direct supervision of the Recreation Manager. The position is responsible for baseball/softball lessons to all age groups in a private or group setting.

INCENTIVES:  Part time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips and private lessons. In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.

ABOUT US: The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.

*The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Knowledge and solid skills in the sport of baseball/softball
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  Communication and organization skills
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  Ability to teach all age groups
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  Ability to lead baseball classes in instruction and curriculum
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  Customer service skills and ability to communicate professionally with patrons and staff
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  Customer focus and relationship building skills
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  Must be able to work independently or with groups
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  CPR/First Aid Certification
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  Complete mandated reporter training

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Recreation Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Instructing group and individual lessons
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  Assist in baseball/softball camps
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  Recruit baseball/softball patrons for private lessons
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  Check attendance of camps with class lists

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Make calls as directed to various patrons
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  To understand and follow the park district policies and rules of the facility
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  To react appropriately during emergency situations
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  Assist patrons at front desk when needed with baseball/softball questions
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  Report suspicious activity, property damage and inappropriate behavior in or

around facility

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  Supervise children during restroom breaks or when leaving court during class
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  Attend all park district trainings pertinent to the job

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

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  Must be able to work flexible hours
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  Must be able to instruct for long periods of time
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  Must be able to adapt to environment and conditions during projects or changes are made
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  Must be able to physically teach and interact with participants

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

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  Must be able to work with groups or one on one
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  Ability to work with staff and patrons in a friendly and relaxed manner
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  Ability to use good judgment in the absence of supervision

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

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  Able to perform work indoors in heat or air conditioning
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  Able to conduct lessons and work for long periods of time