Activities Instructor III (Football)- Seasonal

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

4d • $28

About The Position

Plans and implements a course curriculum for the instruction of a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity. Demonstrates proper techniques and skills in specialty area. Promotes sportsmanship and encourages creativity in participants. Issues and maintains an inventory of specialized equipment and supplies. Determines tournament eligibility requirements. Establishes schedules for tournaments, leagues and competitions. Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for specialized activities. Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant’s skill development.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts degree in recreation, leisure studies, physical education or related field, supplemented by five years of instructional, practical or sanctioned competitive experience in a specialty area.
• Knowledge of athletic, leisure and recreation theories and principles.
• Technical knowledge and skill in an area of specialization.
• Skill in teaching the full range of skills and techniques in an area of specialization.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate skill levels in the specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a course curriculum for the instruction of a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity.
• Demonstrates proper techniques and skills in specialty area.
• Promotes sportsmanship and encourages creativity in participants.
• Issues and maintains an inventory of specialized equipment and supplies.
• Determines tournament eligibility requirements.
• Establishes schedules for tournaments, leagues and competitions.
• Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for specialized activities.
• Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant’s skill development.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree