Activities Instructor III - Sports Camp - Seasonal

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

20h • $28

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans, promotes, organizes, conducts and provides instruction to a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity including but not limited to tennis, aerobics, yoga, boxing, sailing and skating. Performs related duties as required.

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