Sports Instructor - Woodman's Sports & Convention Center
About The Position
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
