Activities Instructor - Fitness

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and the Service Employees International Union Local 73. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, the District will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. The District is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

Title: Activities Instructor - Fitness

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, plans, promotes, organizes, conducts, and provides instruction in a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity including, but not limited to tennis, aerobics, yoga, boxing, sailing, and skating. Conducts classes, controls specialized equipment, and recruits volunteers. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Plans and implements a course curriculum for the instruction of a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity. Provides instruction and supervision for Chicago Park District patrons involved in a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity. Demonstrates proper techniques and skills in specialty area. Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant skill development. Provides instruction in advanced competitive strategies of specialty area. Provides information on the rules and regulations governing competition in specialty area.

Promotes sportsmanship and encourages creativity in participants. Communicates constructively with participants, parents, volunteers and the community. Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for specialized activity. Resolve conflicts among participants. Issues and maintains an inventory of specialized equipment and supplies. Sets up special apparatus and equipment. Supervises unorganized plan and enforces Chicago Park District rules and regulations.

Determines tournament eligibility requirements and verifies dates and other standards. Establishes schedules for tournaments, leagues and competitions. Conducts meetings on competitions and other special events. May officiate at competitions in assigned specialty area.

Performs general administrative duties such as assisting in course registration, collecting fees, answering routine inquiries in person or by phone and routine record keeping. Conducts and attends workshops and in-service training seminars. May work with a special population, including but not limited to senior citizens and populations with physical, sensory and other disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Associate of Arts degree or completion of two (2) full years of course work at an accredited college or university which included a minimum of twenty (20) credit hours in one (1) or more of the following areas: Recreation, Leisure Studies, Physical Education or related discipline and one (1) year of closely related instructional, practical or sanctioned competitive (i.e. IHSA, NCAA or AAU) experience in the specialty area or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of athletic, leisure and recreation theories and principles; technical knowledge and skill in an area of specialization; skill in teaching the full range of skills and techniques in an area of specialization; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to evaluate skill levels in the specialty area.

BENEFITS : As a full-time Chicago Park District employee in a position covered by the District’s Agreement with SEIU Local 73, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days for first year of employment).

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.

• 4 paid personal days per year.

• 13 paid holidays per year.

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility)

• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.

• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.

• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Rate of Pay: $66,316.26/ annually

SEIU-Local 73 Career Service EEO: Para-Professional FLSA: Non-Exempt