Summary

The Youth Sport Clinic Instructor is responsible for the instruction of Champaign Park District instructional Youth Sport Clinics for children ages 3-13. Sports include t-ball, softball, basketball, football, and soccer

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• A sincere interest and enthusiasm for sports and developing these skills in children
• Knowledge of at least one sport and the rules
• Ability to maintain working relationship with staff and public
• Experience working with children 3 14 years old preferred, but not required
• POSITIVE CAN DO TEAM ATTITUDE

Supervision

The Youth Sport Clinic Instructor reports directly to the Sports Coordinator.

Training Can obtained through Champaign Park District

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification through American Heart Association or accredited agency
• Blood borne pathogen training
• Facility training
• Concussion training through Center for Disease Control

Classification

• Non-exempt, hourly
• Part-time

Essential Functions

• Follow all Champaign Park District safety policies and perform all work in a manner that ensures the safety of the public, fellow employees, and themselves
• Follow prepared lesson plans
• Instruct participants in fundamentals of designated sport
• Assist with creating lesson plans with Youth Sports Coordinator
• Take attendance every session
• Maintain a safe recreational environment
• Thoroughly complete accident, incident, and other reports as necessary and turn in the same day
• Check all equipment and supplies and report necessary repairs to supervisor
• Ensure care and return of all Champaign Park District equipment
• Must be easily identified as a Champaign Park District staff member by wearing a staff shirt or jacket during working hours
• Relay comments from participants and spectators to supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Marginal Functions

• Attend all required meetings

Psychological Considerations

• Respond to problem situations in a mature manner and within the policies and procedures of the Park District
• Adjust teaching to meet needs of individual children

Physiological Considerations

• Lift and carry supplies up to 20 pounds
• Running, stretching, jumping and other team sports-related movements required
• Must be able to be physically active to administer CPR and First Aid as necessary

Environmental Considerations

• May be exposed to all weather conditions especially extreme heat and sun

Cognitive Considerations

• Must be able to work well with people, resolve problems fairly and with judgment in keeping with the mission of the district
• Should exercise creativity and resourcefulness in developing and implementing projects
• Must be able to respond quickly and accurately in emergency situations
• Must understand oral and written communication
• Should be safety conscious at all times