Sports Instructor - Dale City Recreation Center

Prince William County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking part-time Sports Instructors to coach soccer, volleyball, and basketball at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center. The role involves teaching beginner to advanced levels with a flexible schedule including weeknights and weekends.

Starting payrate is $17.99/hr. The work may occur indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions, with background checks as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 8th grade education or higher.
• 0-12 months of related experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old and may require background checks.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.
• Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Customer service

Teaching/coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Equipment setup

Education

8th grade education or higher

Job description

Do you love sports? Are you interested in sharing that love with others? Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation is looking for instructors that can coach Soccer, Volleyball, and/or Basketb all at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.

If you want to help kids dream and achieve their dreams, we want you to become one of the instructors who are passionate and want to inspire others! We provide a safe and fun environment that will help children grow and embrace sportsmanship. Proficiency comes next, and with that comes with skills, drills and playing strategies. Classes will be structured by predetermined guidelines.

The Sports Instructor is a part-time position and will assist and lead classes of all levels from beginner to advanced. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule to include week night and weekend hours. Classes may be inside or outside and could be in a variety of weather conditions. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of related experience coaching or teaching. Employee hours are based upon class enrollments and cannot be guaranteed.

Minimum Requirements

• 8th grade education or higher
• 1 year or more related experience coaching or teaching

Starting Payrate: $17.99/hr

Please note: the positions are open until the end of the advertisement period with ongoing application review.

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV record checks on all licensed employees and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting may be required.

NATURE OF WORK

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents performs routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner level sports classes. Example; t-ball, basketball, soccer and sports/outdoors camps. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.
• Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE

Requires special training in specified activity;

Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity;

Customer service principles;

Basic exercise science principles and theories;

Recordkeeping principles;

Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;

Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;

Modern office technology;

Computers and related software applications.

Skills

Providing customer service;

Monitoring the use of equipment;

Maintaining basic operational records and reports;

Using a computer and related software applications;

Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;

Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

Minimum Education, Training And Experience Requirements

8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

Special Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old. May require a State/Federal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.