Youth Soccer Instructor
About The Position
The Youth Soccer Instructor coordinates practices and instructs and evaluates players ages 5–14 in the youth indoor soccer league. The role is responsible for planning, supervising, and maintaining the safety of program activities. The instructor demonstrates soccer knowledge, assesses and supports children’s progress, maintains participant equipment, instructs players, officiates game play, and evaluates youth soccer officials. The instructor communicates medical or behavioral concerns to the Athletic Supervisor and parents, provides First Aid when necessary, and submits complete and prompt accident and incident reports. The position reports to the Athletic Supervisor and is based at Prairie Lakes Community Center in Des Plaines, Illinois. The instructor also follows the Employee Manual and Crisis Manual safety procedures, directs participants during emergencies such as fire or severe weather, and reports equipment needing repair or replacement to the Athletic Supervisor. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- At least 2 years of soccer experience, through playing or teaching.
- High school student or higher level of education.
- CPR and First Aid certification; classes are available through the Park District.
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and ensure the safety of the program and its activities.
- Demonstrate soccer knowledge and assess and assist with children’s progress.
- Maintain equipment provided to participants and ensure it is used correctly.
- Instruct players and officiate game play.
- Work efficiently with other staff.
- Communicate medical or behavioral issues to the Athletic Supervisor and parents.
- Evaluate youth soccer officials.
- Provide First Aid when necessary.
- Ensure participant safety throughout practices and games.
- Submit complete and prompt accident and incident reports to the supervisor.
- Follow safety policies and procedures in the Employee Manual and Crisis Manual.
- Direct participants during emergencies, such as fire or severe weather.
- Inform the Athletic Supervisor about equipment needing repair or replacement.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Use of recreational facilities at no charge during active employment and discounts for dependents.
- Free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or a family pass at 50% discount.
- Free annual or monthly fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass.
- Meeting and party space rental at 50% discount.
- 50% discount on general programs and pre-registration, with some exclusions.
- Discounted contractual classes and programs.
- Use of all golf facilities at no charge, including Golf Center Golf Course, Lake Park, and Mountain View Adventure Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
