What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor- Youth Sports Classes - Part Time/Seasonal position at Plainfield Park District?
Description:
We’re looking for passionate and energetic instructors to join our team for the summer season:
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Youth Sports Instructor (Ages 6–14):
Basketball and flag football camps held during daytime
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Youth Sports Instructor (Ages 2–8):
Soccer, t-ball, and basketball during both daytime and evening sessions.
These are seasonal positions running from late May through early August.
Hourly rate: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour depending on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and/or instruct program in assigned area.
- Maintains records including: attendance, maintenance/neatness of the site and equipment.
- Monitor weather conditions and security of program sites.
- Supervise participants, ensure safety, enforce rules, follow discipline guidelines and resolve problems as needed.
- Maintain an open channel of communication to the Supervisor and inform the Supervisor of problems or potential problems (i.e. disruptive behavior, injuries, dangerous equipment) including undesirable behaviors; assists with documentation when necessary.
- Uses time appropriately to prepare for different aspects of the program.
- 16 years of age or older.
- Experience working with children preferred.
- Experience playing or coaching any level of assigned sport category.
- C.P.R. and First Aid Certification required; ability to certify at time of hire.
- Must have the ability to communicate instructions in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and work well with the public and other staff.
- Ability to establish a positive rapport by using tact and discretion with participants, parents and staff.
- Must be detail oriented to be able to process information accurately.
Salary : $17 - $19
