Description
The Youth Sports Instructor is responsible for the organization and instruction of Champaign Park District non-competitive instructional sports programs for children ages 5 to 14. Sports include t-ball, softball, basketball, football, and soccer. The pay range for this position is from Minimum Wage to $10.00 per hour.
Examples of Duties
- Prepare lesson plans.
- Instruct participants in fundamentals of designated sport.
- Maintain a safe recreational environment.
- Thoroughly complete accident, incident, and other reports as necessary.
- Enforce Park District policies and procedures.
- Check all equipment and supplies and report necessary repairs to supervisor.
- Ensure care and return of all Champaign Park District equipment.
- Must be easily identified as a Champaign Park District staff member by wearing a staff shirt or jacket during working hours.
- Relay comments from participants and spectators to supervisor
- Other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- A sincere interest and enthusiasm for team sports and developing these skills in children.
- Knowledge of at least one sport and rules.
- Ability to maintain working relationship with staff and public.
- Experience working with children 5 – 14 years old.
- Attend Champaign Park District bloodborne pathogen training within two weeks of hire.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is a requirement of this job and a condition of employment.
Supplemental Information
Psychological Considerations
- Respond to problem situations in a mature manner and within the policies and procedures of the District.
- Adjust teaching to meet needs of individual children.
Physiological Considerations
- Lift and carry supplies up to 20 pounds.
- Running, stretching, jumping and other team sports related movements required.
- Must be able to be physically active to administer CPR and First Aid as necessary.
Environmental Considerations
- May be exposed to all weather conditions especially extreme heat and sun.
seasonal/part-time employees do not received paid benefits.