Fitness Instructor - Safari Island Community Center

The Sports Facilities Companies; Waconia (MN); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Safari Island Community Center seeks a part-time Sports Instructor to teach a variety of sports, develop athletes, and create a positive competitive environment. You will design and implement training programs, provide instruction and feedback, and foster skill development with an emphasis on safety and fun.

The role requires energy, patience, and the ability to motivate participants of all levels, from beginners to advanced athletes.

Qualifikationen

• At least 2 years of coaching/teaching sport programs for athletes of various aptitudes.
• Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels and ages.
• Model good behavior for athletes regarding sportsmanship, manners and respect.
• Neat in appearance and professional in manner.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• Must be a team player with leadership and motivational abilities.
• Must be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, especially after-school and weekends.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period.

Aufgaben

• Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes and groups.
• Instruct and coach children in group and individual sports activities.
• Prepare and lead age-appropriate activities.
• Monitor, evaluate, and enhance athlete performance and needs.
• Provide feedback with positivity, encouragement, and motivation.
• Demonstrate activities by breaking them into steps.
• Maintain courtesy with athletes, parents, and venue staff.
• Ensure a safe environment to prevent injuries.
• Prepare and sign certificates and course records.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Flexibility

CPR/First Aid

Jobbeschreibung

SPORTS INSTRUCTOR - Safari Island Community Center

SAF SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Waconia, MN

DEPARTMENT: SPORTS

REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT MANAGER

STATUS: PART TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Safari Island Community Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Waconia, MN. 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.

Safari Island Community 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:

Sports 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 Sports Instructor should be energetic, patient, and capable of motivating participants of all skill levels.

The Sports 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