BOXING TRAINER (PART-TIME)

Under direction from the Recreation Supervisor, performs training and instructions on safe boxing techniques to participants which includes youth and adults in basic and safe boxing techniques; performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Supervision is provided by the Recreation Supervisor. Supervision is not exercised by this classification. 

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in the training and instruction of participants in basic boxing techniques to provide a quality competitive environment to train and motivate young athletes and adults in the sport of boxing; instructs boxing team participants on safe boxing techniques and physical training regimens.
• Monitors program activities; assists participants in boxing activities and programs.
• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of boxing patrons.
• Monitors activities in the facilities for individuals who may need assistance or guidance.
• Monitors guests and program participants and enforces rules, regulations, and safety precautions at boxing facilities.
• Maintains discipline, monitors behavior, and resolves issues according to established procedures.
• Provides instruction and related coaching to program participants.
• Recommends performances of program participants to Instructor; explains techniques and assists with skills improvement.
• Assists in preparing venue for activities and events, including setting up and taking down related equipment and materials.
• Maintains equipment and facilities in clean and safe condition.
• Assists in conducting boxing classes for different age groups; assists in monitoring boxing activities during training and practices.
• Administers first aid as needed; contacts Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.
• Communicates with administrators, personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate activities, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information.
• Operates various program equipment as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience: 

Two (2) years of experience with instructing boxing programs.   

Education: 

High School Diploma or equivalent.   

Additional Requirements/Information: 

Valid certificates for First Aid and CPR issued by an authorized agency must be obtained within 90 days of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands

• Perform moderate physical work. 
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.­ 
• Use of hands to finger, grasp, feel, use repetitive motions in order to operate office equipment. 
• Required to sit, talk, and hear.  
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or reach.
• Lift up to 25 pounds. 
• Vision abilities required to perform office machine operations.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors at City boxing facility and other venues as assigned.
• Incumbents may be required to work overtime, and evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Knowledge:

• Oversight and organization of boxing activities and participants.
• Boxing techniques and competitive boxing programs.
• USA boxing guidelines.
• Training, coordination, promotion, organization, and implementation of boxing classes.
• Principles and techniques used in the boxing program.
• Boxing programs, services, facilities, and equipment.
• Fundamental skills of boxing techniques for youth and adults.
• Monitor facility and guests for violations of rules and safety standards.
• Effective use of emergency techniques for standard first aid.
• Emergency situations in boxing environment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Competencies:

• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Integrity and Ethics – May understand practical necessity of rules and ethical guidelines.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.
• Safety Focus – May identify and report risks of hazards.
• Leadership – May take charge in emergencies or step up to fill a leadership role when needed.
• Teamwork – May volunteer without being asked and do one’s part as a team.
• Manual Dexterity – May apply trained and practiced physical techniques that result in speed and precision in application.
• Assessing Talent – Understands and recognizes the qualities that differentiates highly successful performers from average ones
• Industry Awareness – May have connection with the people or practices in the industry outside of one’s own organization.
• Involving Others – May engage others for suggestions and ideas.
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Adaptability – May accept and adjust to changes and the unfamiliar without resistance.
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications.
• Bilingual Communication – Speaking, reading, writing in a second language as assigned by the position.
• Handling Conflict – Managing interpersonally strained situations.
• Professional Impact – Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Bilingual Facility – Uses a second language with ease and precision as assigned by the position.
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures.

Salary : $16 - $19