Activities Instructor

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Activities Instructor plans, promotes, organizes, conducts, and provides instruction in a specialized athletic, recreation, or leisure activity, in this posting boxing. The role conducts classes, manages specialized equipment, recruits volunteers, and performs related duties as assigned. The position is a part-time Chicago Park District role covered by the District’s agreement with SEIU Local 73, with budgeted hours of up to 25 per week. The listed rate is $26.63 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts degree or completion of two full years of coursework at an accredited college or university, including at least 20 credit hours in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Physical Education, or a related discipline, plus one year of closely related instructional, practical, or sanctioned competitive experience in the specialty area; or a high school diploma or GED plus five years of closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of athletic, leisure, and recreation theories and principles.
• Technical knowledge and skill in the area of specialization.
• Ability to teach the full range of skills and techniques in the area of specialization.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate skill levels in the specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement course curricula for instruction in a specialized athletic, recreation, or leisure activity.
• Provide instruction and supervision to Chicago Park District patrons participating in the activity.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and skills and adapt programming to participants’ differing skill levels.
• Teach advanced competitive strategies and explain applicable rules and regulations.
• Promote sportsmanship and encourage creativity among participants.
• Communicate constructively with participants, parents, volunteers, and the community.
• Enforce and promote safety guidelines and resolve conflicts among participants.
• Issue and maintain inventories of specialized equipment and supplies, and set up special apparatus and equipment.
• Supervise unorganized play and enforce Chicago Park District rules and regulations.
• Determine tournament eligibility requirements and verify dates and other standards.
• Establish schedules for tournaments, leagues, and competitions; conduct meetings about competitions and special events.
• May officiate at competitions in the assigned specialty area.
• Assist with course registration, collect fees, answer routine inquiries in person or by phone, and perform routine record keeping.
• Conduct and attend workshops and in-service training seminars.
• May work with special populations, including senior citizens and people with physical, sensory, or other disabilities.

Benefits

• $1.00 per hour increase effective January 1, 2027.
• One day of personal leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• Two days of sick leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• After one year of employment, employees who worked 1,040 hours or more in the previous year are typically eligible for 7–10 workdays of paid vacation annually, with additional time after the first five years of employment.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave upon meeting FMLA eligibility requirements.
• Pension plan through the Park Employees’ and Retirement Board Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund, covered by the State of Illinois’ Reciprocal Act.
• Free admission to most Chicago museums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree