Part-Time Regular Athletic Instructor

City of New Braunfels, TX; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Vacation accrual

Longevity pay

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development

Job summary

The City of New Braunfels, TX, seeks a motivated team player to support athletics programs and leagues under supervision. Duties include facilitating programs, ensuring safety, and providing scorekeeping and materials for participants and umpires.

Responsibilities also cover field maintenance, customer service, event support, and administrative tasks. Must have HS diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license; CPR/AED within six months will be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year of customer service/public interaction experience required; recreation, nature education or athletic instruction experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high quality athletic programs and leagues.
• Plan, organize, facilitate, and instruct programs as approved by the Supervisor.
• Monitor outdoor sport leagues and provide materials and scorekeeping for participants and umpires.
• Assist in field preparation and maintenance for leagues and programs.
• Provide courteous customer service to guests and participants.
• Assist in coordinating city-wide events and management of administrative tasks.
• Operate registration/reservation systems and field lighting systems.

Skills

Interpreting customer needs

Problem solving

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Computer operation

Cash handling

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS software

Reservation/Registration software

Job description

Department:

Athletics

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Hiring Salary:

$14.43-$17.31

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we’re looking for: A motivated and passionate team player to join the two-time Texas Recreation and Park Society’s Gold Medalist New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department. Under general supervision, assists in program, league, and event services to ensure customer satisfaction and safety for employees, clients and visitors at Parks and Recreation Department facilities and programs.

Benefits & Total Rewards:

Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.

• 2:1 match on retirement contribution
• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 89 hours annually your first year
• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Keep learning – professional and personal development training available

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists in ensuring the delivery of high quality and consistent athletic programs and leagues.
• Plans, organizes, facilitates, and instructs programs as approved by the Supervisor to meet community needs; coordinated in alignment with the City’s strategic objectives, policies and procedures, and State and Federal laws.
• Acts as an onsite monitor for outdoor sport leagues. Provides materials and scorekeeping for participants and umpires.
• Assists in the preparation of sports fields, to include lining, dragging and field maintenance as needed for leagues and programs.
• Provides effective and courteous customer service to facility guests, program participants, and general public.
• Assists in promoting and coordinating city-wide special events, including event setup and tear down.
• Assists in managing a variety of administrative activities including computer records and cash management
• Operate computer registration/reservation system, sports field lighting systems.
• Maintains facility cleanliness and is active in presenting a clean, comfortable, and safe environment; responsible for reporting potential and existing safety issues or concerns to supervisors to ensure patron safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Your knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year customer service/public interaction experience required, with recreation, nature education or athletic instruction experience preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within six months of employment: Community First Aid and Safety/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Required Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of sports leagues, recreation, and athletic facilities.
• Principles and practices of recreation, sports programming and athletic programs and/or league and special events planning and coordination.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Federal and State safety laws and regulations.

Required Skill in:

• Interpreting customer needs and expectations and solving customer service and public relations issues.
• Analyzing problems, providing alternatives, and identifying solutions in support of established goals.
• Responding to emergencies and determining corrective actions using available resources.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with City employees, facility lessees and guests, event sponsors and vendors, and the general public.
• Operating and maintaining a personal computer utilizing point of sale and reservation/registration software and communications equipment.
• Effectively managing cash handling and reporting processes to comply with custodial duties.
• Effective, clear, and concise communication, both verbally and in writing.

Your Work Environment:

• Must be able to work irregular hours including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings. Most work occurring in the evenings and weekends.
• Work is performed in an office environment; outdoors in all weather conditions, with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; is subject to sitting, standing, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.
• NOTE: This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.