Youth Sports Instructor Job at Joliet Park District in Joliet

FLSA Classification: Non Exempt, Part Time

Salary Range: Minimum Wage

Reports to: Youth Program Manager

Date: December 2024

Summary

Under the supervision of the Youth Program Manager, the Youth Sports Instructor is responsible for the implementation and instruction of recreational youth athletics programs and activities. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to help lead a variety of different sports programs for children ages ranging from preschool to teens. This position is also responsible for maintaining attendance records and conducting classes in accordance with park district safety protocols.

Essential Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

• Implement and/or instruct recreation programs in assigned area as assigned by the Manager
• 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.
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the field sports program area.
• Work in a cooperative or assisting manner for constant improvement of all aspects of the Joliet Park District.
• Enforce all posted rules at facilities.

Hours

Part time, may include days, evenings, holidays, and weekends

Supervisory Responsibilities

Participants

Work Environment

This position will occur both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and conditions.

Physical Demands

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.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; dance; sit; bend; kneel; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and project voice; hear; and carry materials. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience

Some High School education required

Previous sport participation/instruction preferred

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age or older

CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hire required

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.