Dance Instructor – Artesia Recreation Center

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Artesia Recreation Center in Artesia, NM seeks an energetic part-time instructor to teach and coach a variety of sports. You will design programs, provide instruction and feedback, and foster a positive, competitive environment for athletes of all levels.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years coaching experience, are professional in appearance, and hold CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain. Ability to work after school and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years coaching/teaching sport programs for athletes of varied aptitudes.
• Able to adapt coaching to different skill levels and ages.
• Model sportsmanship, manners and respectfulness.
• Neat, professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• Team player with strong leadership and motivation.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, mostly after-school and weekends.
• Capable of maintaining focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Current CPR/First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain soon.
• Must be at least 18 years old and passionate about sports.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coach participants across a variety of sports activities.
• Design and implement training programs; provide instruction and feedback.
• Create age-appropriate activities and maintain safety standards.
• Monitor athlete performance and provide constructive, positive feedback.
• Maintain equipment and keep records of certificates and course sheets.
• Stay updated on current coaching trends and practices.

Skills

Coaching

Adaptability

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organization

Flexible schedule

CPR/First Aid

Age 18+

Sportsmanship

Athlete development

Job description

INSTRUCTOR - Artesia Recreation Center

AAC SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Artesia, NM

DEPARTMENT: SPORTS

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: PART TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Artesia Recreation Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Artesia, NM. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Artesia Recreation Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instructors will be responsible for teaching and coaching individuals or groups in a variety of sports activities, ensuring skill development, safety, and an enjoyable learning experience. The Instructor should be energetic, patient, and capable of motivating participants of all skill levels.

The Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group
• Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
• Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
• Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needs
• Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
• Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
• Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and venue team members
• Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
• Ensuring a safe environment for all participants to avoid accidents or injuries
• Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets
• Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
• Maintain equipment and ensure its proper use
• Stay updated on current trends and best practices on coach training
• All additional duties assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of appropriate coaching/teaching sport programs for athletes of various aptitudes
• Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groups
• Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
• Neat in appearance and professional in manner
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Passion for sports and athlete development

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment
• Position requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions