BMX Instructor I - II - Youth

South Suburban Parks and Recreation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE fitness centers and pools

Discounts on recreation classes

Paid sick leave

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

South Suburban Parks and Recreation is seeking a Sports Instructor I-II for Youth Part-Time to supervise and instruct BMX programs at our facilities. You will develop lesson plans, assess and document progress, and adapt activities to multiple skill levels while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.

Ideal candidates bring BMX knowledge, the ability to communicate clearly, and the maturity to handle group dynamics.

Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years old, or fifteen (15) for BMX Instructor.
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience in the assigned area of structured programming.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct BMX programs for youth.
• Develop lesson plans and assess skill progression.
• Evaluate participants and adapt activities for varying levels.
• Work shifts may include morning to evening hours.

Skills

BMX knowledge

Rules and regulations

Decision making

People skills

Teaching coaching

Job description

Sports Instructor I - II - Youth Part-Time

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closingdate. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

$15.70 - $22.75 per hour

If you have a passion for sports, want to work with a dynamic team,are high energy, and want to help the next generation learn, then theBMX Instructor position is for you! This position is responsible forthe supervision and instruction of BMX programs. The BMX Instructorwill develop lesson plans and evaluate and assess skill level andprogress of all participants. This position may require shifts rangingfrom morning to evening hours.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Will have general knowledge of BMX including rules and regulations.
• Will have a good understanding of BMX including the principles,practice, and techniques.
• Will have the ability to make proper calls on command and theability to accept criticism.
• Has the ability to handle participants, team managers and/orcoaches under difficult situations.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective workingrelationships with fellow employees, various communityorganizations, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of ageor fifteen (15) yearsof age for the BMX Instructor position.
• Must have at least three (3) years of previous experience inassigned area of structured programming. Experience may be achievedthrough BMX riding, teaching, coaching and/or competing in assigned field.

The job description above covers the main duties of this position.Please note, as a team member, there may be additionalresponsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks atSouth Suburban

• FREE use ofDistrictfitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employeesworking 14+ hours/week)
• Paidsick leave
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of theenvironment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreationalservices and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west ofI-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions ofDouglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-servicerecreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, twoice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden eventcenter, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainmentcenter, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles oftrails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre SouthPlatte Park.