Youth Basketball Instructor

Plainfield Park District; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield Park District is seeking an enthusiastic Specialty Sports Camps Instructor to lead basketball lessons and camps. You will develop progressive curricula, coach youth of varying skill levels, and ensure safety and fun during every session.

Responsibilities include evaluating participant progress, communicating with parents, keeping attendance and incident reports, and upholding park district policies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• 4 years of teaching/coaching experience in the assigned sport; ability to teach basic to advanced skills.
• CPR certification current (District provides training if needed).
• Experience working with youth in a recreation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement progressive curriculum for basketball lessons and camps.
• Lead lessons for participants of varying skill levels and ages.
• Evaluate participant skill and adjust curriculum accordingly.
• Greet parents and youth, ensure proper sign-in/out and safety.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and progress.
• Follow park district rules, maintain equipment and attend staff meetings.

Skills

Coaching experience

Youth engagement

CPR certification

Education

College coursework in recreation or education

Job description

Description

Leads private basketball lessons on Tuesdays from 6:00–9:00 p.m.

And/or Sundays, 11/01–12/06, from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Pay range $19-$20 DOQ

Specialty Sports Camps Instructors are responsible for leading a specific sport (ex: Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, etc) camp and ensuring that they are positive, encouraging, and fun for all involved. Instructors are responsible for developing, implementing and teaching the curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement progressive curriculum for the assigned lessons, incorporating lessons in safety throughout each session.
• Evaluate participant skill and interest level throughout each session. Update curriculum for lessons based on these evaluations.
• Actively lead lessons, balancing time between individual participants of different skill levels.
• Effectively break-down and demonstrate skills, constantly setting a good example for youth.
• Greet parents and youth as they arrive and ensure all students are properly signed in and out.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and students' progress.
• Follow all Park District and program rules; communicate and enforce rules and policies to students and the public.
• Follow the schedule and rosters for lessons; variances must be weather related and approved by supervisor.
• Complete attendance reports and accident/incident reports, reporting incidents to supervisor.
• Directly supervise participants to ensure that they are on task, safe and enjoying their experience.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants and parents immediately. Contact and ask for assistance from manager or other Park District staff when necessary.
• Keep program supplies, equipment and facility space clean, organized and safe. Return all equipment to its proper place as specified by Park District. Report maintenance needs to manager; follow-up on status with supervisor and/or maintenance supervisor. Identify and observe equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments.
• Inventory and monitor first aid kit supplies; requisition supplies as needed.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Wear a Plainfield Park District shirt and identification during all work hours.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least 4 years of teaching/coaching experience in assigned sport and the ability to demonstrate and teach basic, intermediate and advanced skills (ability to teach higher level skills preferred).
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and keep certification current. The District provides this training if needed.
• Experience working with youth, especially in a recreation setting, preferred.
• College coursework in recreation, education, or related field preferred.
• Must be highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (hot or cold weather, upset or injured participants, etc.).
• Must have the ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities, and equipment.