ATHLETIC INSTRUCTOR

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted individual fitness member

Discounted golf fees and driving range

Open skate admission

Lions pool pass

Facility rental discount

Birthday party package discount

Program fee discounts

457 Retirement Plan

IPRP/IMRF participation after hours

CPR/AED training paid

Leave time off

Job summary

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is seeking a part-time Athletic Instructor in Homewood, IL to lead instructional stages of sport programs, enforce park policies, and create safe, engaging activities for youth. The role emphasizes responsive service and teamwork with program staff.

You will develop lesson plans, supervise assistants, and ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards, contributing to the district's mission to provide quality recreational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expertise and knowledge in the sport.
• Ability to instruct, organize youth and understand safety needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to guests with friendly, responsive and courteous assistance.
• Conduct a safe and educational program.
• Develop a lesson plan for the program.
• Supervise athletic assistants in the program.
• Keep supervisor informed of league progress.
• Ensure proper conduct at the facility or park during program meetings.
• Be responsible for all equipment used in the program.
• Enforce park district rules and regulations for recreation programs.
• Solicit participant feedback and relay to supervisor.
• Adhere to Safety Manual policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sport expertise

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Homewood, IL 60430

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Athletic Instructor shall be responsible for the instructional phase of any athletic or sport-oriented program, enforcing Park District policies regarding programs, conducting a safe and beneficial program, and act in the best interest of the Park District while on duty. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
• Conduct a safe and educational program.
• Develop a lesson plan for the program.
• Supervise any athletic assistants employed in the program.
• Keep Recreation Supervisor informed of the progress of the league.
• Be responsible for the general conduct at any facility or park at which the program meets.
• Be responsible for all equipment used in program.
• To be cooperative and develop a good relationship with the public.
• To enforce the rules and regulations as set forth by the Park District Board of Commissioners pertaining to all recreation programs.
• Solicit comments, suggestions and recommendations from the participants in the program and relay them to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• STANDING: Frequent
• SITTING: Occasional
• WALKING: Frequent
• LIFTING: Occasional up to 50 lbs.
• STOOPING: Occasional
• REACHING: Occasional
• CLIMBING: Occasional
• VERBAL: Communicate with groups, and one-on-one
• VISION: Read, instruct, and watch for safety concerns

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to instruct, organize, understand youth and what they can and cannot do.
• Fill out forms.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise and knowledge in the sport.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school graduate and at least 18 years of age.

Part-Time Benefits

• Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
• Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
• Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
• Individual Lions pool pass
• 20% off (1) facility rental/year
• 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
• 20% off program fees
• Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
• Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
• Paid CPR/AED training and certification.
• Additional benefits for facility employees only.
• Paid Leave Time Off