What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Athletic Leader - Track Coach position at City of Deer Park, TX?
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Instructs and works with athletes to enhance their technical and mental skills in the performance of the Athletic league or program.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist in planning, developing, and implementing the track program per TAAF (Texas Amateur Athletic Federation) league policies and procedures.
- Assist in training, instructing, and supervising athletes in a variety of track skills and techniques; teaches rules, conduct, and safety; provides a variety of guidance, instruction, and experience to enhance athletes' personal, physical, and social growth and development.
- Assist in planning and conducting regularly scheduled practice sessions.
- Assist in coaching and supervising athletes during track meets.
- Issue, receive, and have custody of recreational equipment.
- Observe necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants.
- Respond to complaints and requests for information on regulations, procedures, etc.
- Perform related duties assigned.
- Maintain the flow of the game/track meet by answering and clarifying any rule or interpretation of rules.
- Operates scoreboard and scorebook for various leagues.
- Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City’s timekeeping and attendance policy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to self-motivate with little or no supervision.
- Work experience in a recreational setting is a plus.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months an Emergency First Aid and a valid CPR certification
Other Skills and Abilities:
- General knowledge of fitness, sports, and fitness equipment.
- Bilingual language skills are a plus.
- Work well with children & adults.
- Previous customer service experience.
- Experience working with the public.
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Two years of directly related experience.
Deer Park Athletic Division (in order)
- Athletic Specialist
- Athletic Coordinator
- Athletic Supervisor
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education experience; questionnaire; oral interview, reference check; job related tests might be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.