Athletics - Volleyball League - Instructor

Job Details: Job Location: River Trails Park District

• Prospect Heights, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00Hourly, Job Title: Youth Sports Instructor Department: Recreation Location: 1500 E. Euclid, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Reports To: Recreation Supervisor of Youth Athletics Status: Part-time, Non-exempt Essential Functions The instructor is responsible for teaching sports skills to young athletes in a safe manner and emphasizing sportsmanship at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the park district’s policies and operations and enforce them in a positive manner Follow our program philosophy: “Fun and personal skill development are top priorities.” Develop a thorough understanding of the park district’s policies and operations and enforce them in a positive manner Create a good learning environment by encouraging and helping each participant develop to his or her full potential Set-up and take down equipment Implement program curriculum/training outlines and enforce game and safety rules Coordinate participants into teams for games Distribute program information to desired parties Attend and participate in staff and training meetings Report broken equipment/supplies to supervisor Perform other duties and functions as assigned Risk Management Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program of the River Trails Park District Actively supports and enforces the safety program instituted by the Park District Maintain a working knowledge of all general agency and department-specific safety rules Attend required safety program and in-service education meetings as directed Correct unsafe conditions and/or reports them to your director supervisor Enforce safety disciplinary policies and procedures Use protective gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to pathogens Take charge in any emergency situation and complete necessary incident forms Required Qualifications Must be at least 14 years or older with work permit (if under 16 years) Must possess the ability to work with young athletes Reliable and prompt for classes Be fair, attentive, enthusiastic and display good sportsmanship Ability to relate to participants, parents, and other staff Good oral and written communication skills Displays good time management and organizational skills Recommended Qualifications: Knowledge of sport specific skills and game rules Knowledge of first aid for minor injuries Valid Driver’s License Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment Physical Considerations See the attached “Essential Functions Pertaining to the Job” Customers: Internal: Other Park District staff External: Patrons of River Trails Park District, residents of Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights Paycom Job Titles included in this: Athletics – Volleyball – Assistant Instructor Athletics – Volleyball – Instructor Athletics

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• Instructor Equal Opportunity Employer This job description is intended to be an illustrative, and not an exhaustive, listing of experiences, skills and duties of this position. This position description has been reviewed and ALL the identified responsibilities listed within are understood to be part of the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PERTAINING TO JOB

1. In an 8 hour work day employee may: a. Stand/Walk None X 1-4 hours _ 4-6 hours 6-8 hours b. Sit _X None 1-3 hours 3-5 hours 5-8 hours c. Drive _X None 1-3 hours 3-5 hours 5-8 hours
2. Employee may use hand(s) for repetitive: Single Grasping Fine Manipulation Pushing & Pulling
3. Employee may use foot/feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls” yes X no
4. Employee may: Not At All Occasionally Frequently Bend _X Twist _X Squat X Climb _ X Reach _X
5. Employee will be required to perform the following work: _ Sedentary Work Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work. Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. Light Medium Work. Lifting 30 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Medium Work. Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. __X Light Heavy Work. Lifting 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavy Work. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. JOB CLASSIFICATION Office/Clerical X Non-Office/Clerical Qualifications: