Instructor - Youth Sports Classes - Mon-Wed 4pm-7:30pm

Plfdparks; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Plfdparks is seeking an energetic instructor to lead Parent/Tot Sports and sports classes for children aged 3-8. The role involves teaching, guiding activities, and ensuring a fun, safe recreational environment according to the program curriculum.

Classes run Monday to Wednesday from 4:00pm to 7:30pm; CPR and First Aid are required or certifiable at time of hire; prior experience with kids and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Experience playing or coaching any level of assigned sport category.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required; ability to certify at time of hire.
• Must have the ability to communicate instructions in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and work well with the public and other staff.
• Ability to establish a positive rapport by using tact and discretion with participants, parents and staff.
• Must be detail oriented to be able to process information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Implement and/or instruct program in assigned area.
• Maintains records including: attendance, maintenance/neatness of the site and equipment.
• Monitor weather conditions and security of program sites.
• Supervise participants, ensure safety, enforce rules, follow discipline guidelines and resolve problems as needed.
• Maintain an open channel of communication to the Supervisor and inform the Supervisor of problems or potential problems including undesirable behaviors; assists with documentation when necessary.
• Uses time appropriately to prepare for different aspects of the program.
• Attend all trainings and meetings as required for the position.
• Maintains knowledge of park district policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program.
• Performs any additional related tasks as required.

Skills

Communication

Child care

Leadership

Enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Bring the energy, spark the fun, and help young athletes discover their love for sports!

This position will lead Parent/Tot Sports classes and sports classes for 3-8 year old's.

Classes are Monday-Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:30pm.

The instructor will lead, instruct, and guide a variety of sport classes and activities in a recreational setting according to program curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and/or instruct program in assigned area.


• Maintains records including: attendance, maintenance/neatness of the site and equipment.


• Monitor weather conditions and security of program sites.


• Supervise participants, ensure safety, enforce rules, follow discipline guidelines and resolve problems as needed.


• Maintain an open channel of communication to the Supervisor and inform the Supervisor of problems or potential problems (i.e. disruptive behavior, injuries, dangerous equipment) including undesirable behaviors; assists with documentation when necessary.


• Uses time appropriately to prepare for different aspects of the program.


• Attend all trainings and meetings as required for the position.


• Maintains knowledge of park district policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program.


• Performs any additional related tasks as required.

Requirements

• 16 years of age or older.


• Experience working with children preferred.


• Experience playing or coaching any level of assigned sport category.


• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification required; ability to certify at time of hire.


• Must have the ability to communicate instructions in a professional and enthusiastic manner.


• Must have strong interpersonal skills and work well with the public and other staff.


• Ability to establish a positive rapport by using tact and discretion with participants, parents and staff.


• Must be detail oriented to be able to process information accurately.