Assistant Track & Field Instructor - Seasonal

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

8d•$11

About The Position

ASSISTANT TRACK & FIELD INSTRUCTOR- Seasonal City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Assistant Track & Field Instructor to perform and oversee the operations of youth development programs or recreational programs and activities. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career in Parks and Recreation? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Assistant Track & Field Instructor position earns competitive pay of $ 10.64/ hr . ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ASSISTANT TRACK & FIELD INSTRUCTOR As a Assistant Track & Field Instructor, you will perform and instruct children about the correct way to run and participate in Track & Field events. You will also be responsible for the organizing of track meets and out of town events with school districts, local Parks & Recreation Department, coaches and organizations within the community. Your work involves daily contact with the public but you will also be responsible to manage fundraisers as deemed necessary, for the purpose of attending State and National track meets and events. Your work will also include executing schedules for practices for all participants while also teaching the fundamentals such as stretching, running, jumping, etc. to children of all ages. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. The city needs someone like you with skills in operations of youth programming, recreational activities, and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

Requirements

Pursuing high school diploma, GED or equivalency
Experience in the area of track and field.
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
Are you someone who prefers hands-on work?
Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?
Are you attentive to detail?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Is dependability one of your strengths?

Responsibilities

Perform and instruct children about the correct way to run and participate in Track & Field events.
Organizing of track meets and out of town events with school districts, local Parks & Recreation Department, coaches and organizations within the community.
Manage fundraisers as deemed necessary, for the purpose of attending State and National track meets and events.
Executing schedules for practices for all participants while also teaching the fundamentals such as stretching, running, jumping, etc. to children of all ages.