SENIOR SPORTS INSTRUCTOR

Provides specific sports instruction in a field of expertise for various age groups in the community and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants. Senior level Sports Instructor demonstrates a deeper knowledge of the sport assigned and may be responsible for leading the program with support staff. Sports may include soccer, basketball, and/or flag football.
 

Essential Functions:

• Develop and teach class content appropriate to the course description and level; develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality; provide feedback to class participants and proper instruction in use of support materials.
• Monitor participants and their ability to participate; monitor attire to properly perform, (i.e., shoes, equipment, etc.) if applicable.
• Provide a safe environment for all participants; enforce all general building policies if applicable; complete any necessary reports and forms (i.e., Accident Report, Attendance Record, Supply Requests, etc.).
• Responsible for preparation for program activities; may prepare lesson plans, organize relative equipment; may be required to set-up and break-down materials used for instruction.  
• Attend scheduled meetings as required; make supervisor aware of any customer, equipment, or facility needs.
• May provide some on-site supervision of support staff, ensuring that the goals of objectives of class are met. 

• Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants to answer questions or resolve problems.
• Perform related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE: Expertise in specific sports program teaching strategies and the techniques used to meet established skills and abilities; considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation; working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles. Thorough knowledge of City and department rules and regulations.
SKILL: Public relations skills; demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY:  Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and supervise the assigned program; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on the trends and rules of specific sports; communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills; analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and assess facility, equipment and weather safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, as necessary; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public. 
TRAINING: None required. Additional specialty/certifications preferred if available.
EXPERIENCE: Must be at least 18 years of age with previous instructional experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
 

Special Requirements:

Must have a current CPR/AED certification and First Aid Certification.