Athletic Instructor

Job Details: Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00Hourly, JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Athletic Instructor shall be responsible for the instructional phase of any athletic or sport-oriented program, enforcing Park District policies regarding programs, conducting a safe and beneficial program, and act in the best interest of the Park District while on duty.

The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
• Conduct a safe and educational program.
• Develop a lesson plan for the program.
• Supervise any athletic assistants employed in the program.
• Keep Recreation Supervisor informed of the progress of the league.
• Be responsible for the general conduct at any facility or park at which the program meets.
• Be responsible for all equipment used in program.
• To be cooperative and develop a good relationship with the public.
• To enforce the rules and regulations as set forth by the Park District Board of Commissioners pertaining to all recreation programs.
• Solicit comments, suggestions and recommendations from the participants in the program and relay them to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: STANDING: Frequent SITTING: Occasional WALKING: Frequent LIFTING: Occasional up to 50 lbs. STOOPING: Occasional REACHING: Occasional CLIMBING: Occasional VERBAL: Communicate with groups, and one-on-one VISION: Read, instruct, and watch for safety concerns COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to instruct, organize, understand youth and what they can and cannot do.
• Fill out forms. JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Expertise and knowledge in the sport.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate and at least 18 years of age. Part-Time Benefits: Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena Individual Lions pool pass 20% off (1) facility rental/year 20% off birthday party package for child(ren) 20% off program fees Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing) 457 Retirement Plan Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year). Additional benefits for facility employees only. Paid CPR/AED training and certification Paid Leave Time Off