DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning, instructing and supervising a specialized youth sports clinic under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Athletic Department. Instruction will include: providing skills, drills, games, and various other activities to children.PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE, HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL PLAY AND RULES, HAVE PREVIOUS BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL COACHING OR PLAYING EXPERIENCE, AND BE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE LESSONS AND CLINICS RUNNING THROUGH OCTOBER. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.Example of DutiesJOB DUTIES:
Organizes and instructs clinic, developing a plan for each participant to reach program's goals.
Prepares all supplies and materials needed to run the clinic. This includes setting up fields and provided equipment as needed as well as cleaning up after the clinic.
Communicates with parents and participants in a professional and polite manner; which may include updates of schedule changes.
Enforces department rules and regulations and promotes and maintains order and discipline. Notifies supervisor or facility manager of all equipment needs and potential safety hazards.
Responsible for maintaining accurate records, including incident reports, time records, and rosters.
Typical QualificationsTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Prior coaching or playing experience for the sport they will be teaching.
Supplemental InformationKNOWLEDGE(position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of sports rules and coaching principals
Previous playing or coaching experience
Previous experience involving children
ABILITIES and SKILLS:(position requirements at entry):
Communicating effectively; both verbally and in writing;
Interacting with children to influence, motivate, and challenge them;
Managing and resolving conflicts in a positive and constructive manner;
Displaying resourcefulness and accepting responsibility;
Working independently and following instructions;
Organizing and promoting physical or enrichment activities;
Planning, developing, and managing programs and/or events
Providing customer service;
Preparing and maintaining records and reports;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, sitting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to bloodbornepathogens and extreme temperatures. May be required to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.Light Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.