Youth Sports Scorekeeper
About The Position
The Youth Sports Scorekeeper is a seasonal position supporting youth sports classes for children ages 5–9 at District 97 Schools and Park District parks. The role assists the Head Instructor with classes in basketball, football, soccer, floor hockey, and t-ball, following progressive daily lesson plans and reinforcing sports terminology and rules. The position involves welcoming participants, taking attendance, maintaining a safe and organized program environment, communicating with families and staff, and following Park District policies. Employees may work at various locations throughout Oak Park and may occasionally assist with events and other programs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- At least one year of youth sports coaching or teaching experience.
- Ability to verbally communicate instructions and physically demonstrate skills to students.
- Ability to work with groups of up to 10 participants without direct supervision.
- Ability to solve problems and perform tasks without supervision.
- Ability to set firm boundaries, enforce Park District rules, and make sound decisions to protect the safety and well-being of participants, staff, facilities, and equipment.
- Willingness to travel to various locations throughout Oak Park and arrive on time.
- Obtain advanced CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within one month of employment and maintain current certification; the District provides the training.
- Ability to work independently and lead other staff.
- Ability to present ideas and recommendations concisely.
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and read printed material.
- Ability to operate assigned equipment.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to interpret and explain division and District policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise judgment in all aspects of the role.
- Ability to resolve conflict safely, calmly, and effectively.
- Ability to walk, run, stand, reach, and bend frequently, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Instructor with youth sports classes for participants ages 5–9.
- Follow progressive daily lesson plans that help participants build their skills and abilities.
- Introduce and reinforce sports terminology and rules.
- Greet participants and take daily attendance.
- Arrive at the site 15 minutes before class begins.
- Understand and 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.
- Contact a supervisor or other Park District staff for assistance when necessary.
- Become familiar with participants and parents, including their names, personalities, skills, and interests.
- Keep program supplies, equipment, and facility spaces clean, organized, and safe.
- Identify and observe equipment for maintenance needs or adjustments, and report maintenance 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 communicating class cancellations, make-up classes, and schedule changes to parents.
- Occasionally assist with events and programs.
- Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or other Park District administrative personnel.
Benefits
- PTO for seasonal employees
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