Youth Volleyball Instructor
About The Position
The Youth Volleyball Instructor leads youth volleyball classes for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, including Little Spikes, Mini Digs, and Aces. The instructor introduces volleyball fundamentals through age-appropriate drills, games, and activities that support basic skills, coordination, teamwork, sportsmanship, and enjoyment of the game. The role may also include coaching, refereeing, or scorekeeping for youth leagues, as well as assisting with the coordination and development of volleyball programming. The instructor maintains a safe, encouraging, clean, and organized program environment; adapts instruction to participants’ development, abilities, and individual needs; and communicates program needs and concerns to the Athletic Coordinator. The position is part-time and requires availability on Sunday afternoons throughout the year. Work takes place indoors at the Sports and Recreation Center and/or outdoors at a park district athletic field, and may also involve an office environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must hold Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification from an accredited organization or obtain certification within two months.
- Must be a certified Mandated Reporter or obtain certification within two months.
- Experience working with young children, or a strong interest in early childhood programming and development.
- Knowledge and understanding of volleyball, including the sport’s rules and regulations.
- Ability to teach volleyball to children with varying experience levels and attention spans.
- Must be available during program times on Sunday afternoons throughout the year.
Responsibilities
- Teach volleyball fundamentals using age-appropriate drills, games, and activities that develop basic skills, coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Perform youth volleyball coach, referee, or scorekeeper duties for leagues as needed.
- Create a safe and encouraging environment that promotes participation, skill development, and enjoyment.
- Inspect courts and equipment for problems or potential hazards.
- Assist the Athletic Coordinator with coordinating and overseeing youth volleyball classes and future volleyball programming.
- Adapt instruction and activities to participants’ developmental stages, abilities, and individual needs.
- Serve as a positive role model through appropriate behavior, language, patience, and attitude.
- Maintain attendance records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
- Interact professionally and courteously with participants, parents or guardians, staff, and the public.
- Identify potential hazards, follow safety procedures, and provide first aid as needed.
- Engage with children and contribute to a positive program environment.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity areas and common spaces.
- Communicate program needs, supply and equipment needs, and participant behavior concerns to the Athletic Coordinator.
- Follow district policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and emergency behavior management procedures.
- Perform light janitorial duties, provide backup to related positions when necessary, and assist with researching program supplies and equipment as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
