Fitness Instructor - Safari Island Community Center

The Sports Facilities Companies•Waconia, MN

About The Position

Safari Island Community Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Waconia, MN. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Safari Island Community Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us. Sports Instructors will be responsible for teaching and coaching individuals or groups in a variety of sports activities, ensuring skill development, safety, and an enjoyable learning experience. The Sports Instructor should be energetic, patient, and capable of motivating participants of all skill levels. The Sports Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

Requirements

At least 2 years of appropriate coaching/teaching sport programs for athletes of various aptitudes
Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groups
Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
Neat in appearance and professional in manner
Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
Must be a team player
Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills
Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period
Must be at least 18 years of age
Passion for sports and athlete development
Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment
Position requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions

Responsibilities

Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group
Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needs
Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and venue team members
Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
Ensuring a safe environment for all participants to avoid accidents or injuries
Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets
Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
Maintain equipment and ensure its proper use
Stay updated on current trends and best practices on coach training
All additional duties assigned by management