What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Running Club Assistant Instructor position at Madison School & Community Recreation?
Youth Running Club Assistant Instructor
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50 fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.
As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!
Program Description:
MSCR Youth Fitness inspires youth, ages 3-13 to lead active, healthy lives through teaching of basic movement skills, getting their hearts pumping and building healthy habits and strong bodies through games and activities led by experienced instructors.
Job Description & Duties:
Become an integral part of our youth running program! As an Assistant Instructor, you'll help deliver safe, effective, and engaging workouts for children ages 5-7. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure a safe, challenging, and fun environment, helping young participants develop a passion for running.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the lead coach in conducting engaging and age-appropriate running activities.
- Help supervise and ensure the safety of participants.
- Demonstrate and explain basic running techniques.
- Encourage and motivate young runners of all abilities.
- Set up and take down equipment.
- Provide positive reinforcement and create a positive learning atmosphere.
- Follow all policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
- Ensure arrival time allows for proper set up so that class begins on time, ends on time and that area is cleaned up after class.
Start Date:
April 17, 2025
Work Location:
Demetral Park, 601 N. 6th Street, Madison, WI 53704
Hours/week:
1-2 hour/week
Work hours:
Thursdays 5:15pm-6:30pm
Application Deadline:
Payrate: 18.00 - 20.00 /hour
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age
- One year of experience working with youth ages 5 .
- Passion for running and working with youth.
- Basic knowledge of running principles and techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Knowledge of MSCR programs and mission
- Ability to visually cue and demonstrate exercises
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPR/AED Certification (or ability to obtain in 45 days)
- Previous experience in delivering fitness solutions in a group format with a diversity of backgrounds and goals.
- Actively seek out and engage in continuing education/professional development opportunities, including additional relevant certifications.
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