Sports Instructor-Kroc Center-Part-time
About The Position
The Sports Instructor plans and executes a broad array of athletic programs and activities at the Kroc Center. The role helps ensure a safe, enjoyable recreation environment for staff, volunteers, members, and participants; assists with athletic and recreation programming; and coaches or teaches assigned activities. The instructor also supports leagues, tournaments, recreational and educational programs, volunteer coaches and officials, program promotion, facility upkeep, recordkeeping, and staff training. This part-time position works up to 18 hours per week. Evening and Saturday availability is required. The pay rate is $15.60–$20.66 per hour, depending on skills and experience, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential for shifts worked from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The role is based at the Kroc Center and may involve office work as well as outdoor special events and community center activities. Office work is generally at normal room temperature with low noise; event environments may involve prevailing weather conditions and moderate-to-loud noise. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates including veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree. Employees agree not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner while remaining responsive and detail-oriented.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and the public.
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
- Good judgment in personal actions.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products, email, and the Internet.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification for adults, children, and infants.
- Occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects or controls, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- High school degree or equivalent preferred.
- At least one year of experience in a recreational setting preferred.
- A valid Wisconsin driver’s license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army’s insurance carrier is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Proactively ensure a safe recreation environment for Kroc Center staff, volunteers, members, and participants.
- Assist with planning, directing, and guiding the Kroc Center’s athletic and recreation programs and activities.
- Serve as a sports instructor and/or coach for assigned programs.
- Teach or lead educational programs in areas such as arts, games, and computer skills.
- Assist volunteer coaches, referees, leaders, and instructors with effective sport, league, and recreation program delivery, including rules, conduct, coaching techniques, and related functions.
- Execute league and tournament schedules and serve as an instructor and/or referee when required.
- Help develop systems to safeguard facilities, supplies, and program equipment.
- Use office support systems for timely and accurate records, including athletic statistics, expenditure accounting, and other required reporting.
- Maintain the appearance, operation, and general upkeep of recreational facilities, equipment, and furnishings.
- Work with the facilities department to establish ongoing preventive maintenance for recreational facilities and equipment.
- Assist with progress reports, records, invoices, collections, and evaluations.
- Help develop programs and promotional strategies to increase athletic program attendance and revenue.
- Participate in designated staff training and professional development courses.
- Report suspected child abuse to the appropriate supervisor according to established guidelines and Salvation Army/Kroc Center policies and procedures.
- Participate in staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
