Zone - Parkour & Program Specialist

RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT•Prospect Heights, IL

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Parkour Program Specialist will be the lead parkour instructor and staff member during birthday parties, programs, and open gym. They will assist the Recreation Supervisor of The Zone with programming ideas and facility management. This role involves administrative tasks, staff supervision, program development, and ensuring the smooth operation of The Zone, including parkour areas, turf, and party rooms. The specialist will also handle cash control, respond to participant concerns, and maintain program supplies and records.

Requirements

Excellent (oral and written) communication and organization skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal positively and cooperatively with people of all ages.
Ability to oversee and direct staff when supervisor is out of the office.
Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment.
Exhibit quality leadership and be a good role model.
WFPF Assistant Parkour Coach Certification within 3 months of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

A formal education in a related area preferred.
Associate’s degree (2 year) in Management, Athletics, Sports or closely related field.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive management/supervisory experience.
Parkour and/or gymnastics experience.
Experience working with and/or teaching youth.
Possess organizational and management skills.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to a wide variety of duties.
Experience in training, supervising, motivating and evaluating staff.
Proficient knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Lead parkour instructor during birthday parties, programs, and open gym.
Assist Recreation Supervisor of The Zone with programming ideas and facility management.
Attend and participate in mandatory staff and training meetings.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating parkour instructors.
Assist in the scheduling of part-time staff as needed.
Oversee supervision of The Zone and perform rotating checks of the Parkour, turf and party room areas including all opening and closing procedures of The Zone.
Oversee birthday parties and open gym.
Assist in developing Parkour programming (i.e. class schedules, open gyms, birthday parties, special events etc.).
Assist with all Special Events at the Zone as requested.
Assist with daily cash control, counting of revenue, preparing cash bank for next shift (i.e. open gym).
Function as the on-site supervisor during any Parkour programming hours and rentals.
Ensure that all worksheets, progress reports, progress cards, certificates, etc. are in supply.
Assemble and distribute progress cards for specific classes.
Prepare attendance lists at start of each session to ensure proper placement of students.
Maintain accurate attendance and sign-in/out participant books and updates class lists.
Teach, demonstrate, and correct skills at all levels of the programs as needed.
Assist in creating lesson plans.
Review the lesson plans after usage and submit recommendations accordingly.
Keep supervisor(s) informed of any problems or special occurrences.
Utilize the cash register.
Respond to participant concerns, complaints and suggestions as directed by supervisor.
Communicate effectively with parkour classes, birthday parties and rentals.
Assist with rentals as needed.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the Park District’s policies and operations, and enforce these in a positive manner.
Carry out all rules and regulations of the park district.
Develop and maintain working relationships with ALL park district departments.
Meet with instructors before lessons start to review responsibilities, explain procedures, and discuss teaching methods and approaches.
Set up and take down equipment as needed (parkour and./or birthday).
Hand in all accident/incident reports to Recreation Supervisor.
Report broken equipment/supplies to the Recreation Supervisor.
Actively support and enforce the safety program instituted by the Park District.
Maintain a working knowledge of all general agency and department-specific safety rules.
Attend required safety program and in-service education meetings.
Perform parkour safety checks and correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to Safety Coordinator.
Use material handling equipment or staff assistance when lifting and/or moving objects 50 pounds or heavier.
Address unsafe employee and patron behaviors by approaching, correcting and coaching.
Enforce safety disciplinary policies and procedures.
Use protective gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to pathogens.
Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits and active participation in the agency’s risk management program.
Administer First Aid and take charge in the event of any emergencies.