ATHLETIC INSTRUCTOR

Athletic Instructor

Homewood, IL 60430

Overview

Salary Range $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time

Description

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 AND TRAINING: - 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).
• Paid CPR/AED training and certification.
• Additional benefits for facility employees only.
• Paid Leave Time Off