What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pickleball Program Instructor position at Town of Blacksburg, VA?
General Definition of Work
Design, plan, and lead recreational programs for a variety of activities/classes on a seasonal, ongoing, or temporary basis. Programs may be oriented toward any age group. Program lead will be required to have superior knowledge of the field or topic that is being taught or lead in the program.
This position is responsible for teaching children the proper way to play the game of pickleball.
The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains list of program needs and materials and communicate with designated supervisor.
- Works closely with the Program Supervisor in implementing schedule
- Leads and supervises the program and all participants by instructing group/individual camps, lessons, and clinics
- Prepares areas and locations in preparation of programs
- Obtains and stores equipment in proper area in an organized manner
- Enforces all safety rules and department policies
- Reports definite, as well as, potential physical hazards in unsafe conditions of the facility and equipment to the Program Supervisor
- Effectively communicates problems to the Program Supervisor and Department staff or others
- Assists with occasional special events/tournaments as needed
- Evaluates and offers feedback to participants
- Promotes the growth and interest of the sport
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to lead and instruct individuals/groups of all ages
- Ability to create a disciplined, fun, and challenging learning environment for participants
- Must be punctual, reliable, and able to accommodate a variable work schedule that may include evenings and weekends dependent on the program needs
- Knowledge of the field or topic that is being taught or lead in the program
- Must be able to work with other instructors/supervisors for the benefit of the program
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written
- Must be able to assess and report progress to parents/guardians/participants as needed in regard to the sport and answer any questions they may have
- Must be 18 years old or older
- High School Diploma or GED certification required
- Preferred: Two or more years of experience teaching pickleball
- A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Physical Requirements
The physical demands 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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, see and hear
- The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to write, throw, reach and catch
- The employee is frequently required to stoop to pick up equipment
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid and hot conditions of a gymnasium or outdoor weather
- The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud
