Sports Instructor

Lafayette Recruitment Team • Lafayette, CO

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides specific sports instruction in tennis for various age groups in the community and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants. Must be at least 14 years of age to apply for this position.

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years of age.
• Knowledge of specific sports program teaching strategies and the techniques used to meet established skills and abilities.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
• Thorough knowledge of City and department rules and regulations.
• Public relations skills.
• Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and supervise the assigned program.
• Ability to control large groups of people.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to remain current on the trends and rules of specific sports.
• Ability to communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision, as necessary.
• Ability to analyze and assess facility, equipment and weather safety hazards.
• Ability to write incident and accident reports, as necessary.
• Ability to learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.
• Current CPR/AED certification.

Nice To Haves

• Additional specialty/certifications preferred if applicable.
• Some prior work experience preferred.
• Experience with playing, officiating, or instructing sports programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach class content appropriate to the course description and level; develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality; provide feedback to class participants and proper instruction in use of support materials.
• Monitor participants and their ability to participate; monitor attire to properly perform, (i.e., shoes, equipment, etc.) if applicable.
• Provide a safe environment for all participants; enforce all general building policies if applicable; complete any necessary reports and forms (i.e., Accident Report, Attendance Record, Supply Requests, etc.).
• Responsible for preparation for program activities; organize related equipment; may be required to set up and break-down materials used for instruction.
• Attend scheduled meetings as required; make supervisor aware of any customer, equipment, or facility needs.
• Assists lead staff in running programs; ensuring that the goals or objectives of the class are met.
• Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants to answer questions or resolve problems.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees