Sports League Attendant

PARK DISTRICT OF OAK PARK•Oak Park, IL

2d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports League Attendant leads youth sports classes for children ages 4–9 at District 97 schools and Park District parks. Classes may cover basketball, football, soccer, floor hockey, and t-ball. The role includes preparing progressive daily lesson plans, teaching sports skills and terminology, taking attendance, and maintaining a safe and organized program environment. The attendant provides customer service to participants, parents, staff, and the public; communicates and enforces Park District rules; completes program documentation; and assists the Program Supervisor with staff scheduling and parent communications. The position requires travel to various Oak Park locations and may occasionally support events and other programs. The job description notes that duties may change at any time and that the Park District of Oak Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a high school diploma.
At least 3 years of youth sports coaching or teaching experience.
Ability to communicate verbally and physically demonstrate instructions and skills to students.
Obtain advanced CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within one month of employment and keep certification current; the District provides the training.
Ability to work with groups of up to 15 participants without direct supervision and perform tasks independently.
Ability to solve problems, enforce rules when necessary, and make sound decisions to protect the safety and well-being of participants, staff, facilities, and equipment.
Willingness and ability to travel to various Oak Park locations and arrive on time.
Ability to lead other staff, present ideas and recommendations concisely, and understand and carry out verbal or written instructions.
Ability to read and understand printed material, operate assigned equipment, interact and communicate effectively with others, and interpret and explain division and District policies and procedures.
Ability to follow safety guidelines, exercise judgment, and resolve conflict safely, calmly, and effectively.
Ability to walk, run, stand, reach, and bend frequently, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or above.

Responsibilities

Lead youth sports classes for participants ages 4–9 in basketball, football, soccer, floor hockey, and t-ball.
Create progressive daily lesson plans that help participants build their skills and abilities.
Teach sports terminology and rules, and verbally communicate and physically demonstrate instructions and skills.
Greet participants, take daily attendance, and arrive on site 15 minutes before class starts.
Follow Park District and program rules, and communicate and enforce Park District policies with parents, participants, and the public.
Provide customer service by promptly addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents; seek assistance from a supervisor or other Park District staff when needed.
Become familiar with participants and parents, including their names, personalities, skills, and interests.
Keep program supplies, equipment, and facility spaces clean, organized, and safe; observe equipment for maintenance needs and adjustments and report needs to a supervisor.
Complete attendance reports, safety logs, accident and incident reports, and discipline logs, and report issues to a supervisor.
Assist the Program Supervisor with staff scheduling for specific classes and with communications to parents about cancellations, make-up classes, or schedule changes.
Occasionally assist with events and programs and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or Park District administrative personnel.