What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Instructor position at City Of Olathe?
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Employment Type
Part Time (up to 19 hours)
Job Summary
The City of Olathe is seeking energetic individuals to teach sports in our youth instructional programs, including but not limited to baseball, soccer, basketball, flag football, tennis, etc. Some sports might include working with adults as well.
This part-time position will instruct groups in the fundamentals of the assigned sport. Sports Instructors demonstrate techniques and methods of participation as well as evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of athletes to improve their technique in preparation for competition. If you would like to help facilitate a fun group experience through sport, this may be just the position for you!
STARTING HOURLY PAY RANGE: $15.50 - $16.50 (based on experience)
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Sports Instructor is responsible for instructing groups of children (mostly pre-k to kindergarten) in the fundamentals of the assigned sport. The goal is to teach the youth very basic skills, encourage participation, and facilitate a fun experience.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Experience: Must be 14 years of age or older. At least one year of experience working with school age youth, working in a recreation facility, or programming relevant activities is preferred.
Education: None
Licenses & Certifications: None
Language: Must be proficient in verbal and written English language.
Environmental or Physical Demands: Duties may require the exposure to a variety of indoor and outdoor sporting environments which may include exposure to various weather elements.
Employment Type
Part Time (up to 19 hours)
Job Summary
The City of Olathe is seeking energetic individuals to teach sports in our youth instructional programs, including but not limited to baseball, soccer, basketball, flag football, tennis, etc. Some sports might include working with adults as well.
This part-time position will instruct groups in the fundamentals of the assigned sport. Sports Instructors demonstrate techniques and methods of participation as well as evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of athletes to improve their technique in preparation for competition. If you would like to help facilitate a fun group experience through sport, this may be just the position for you!
STARTING HOURLY PAY RANGE: $15.50 - $16.50 (based on experience)
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Sports Instructor is responsible for instructing groups of children (mostly pre-k to kindergarten) in the fundamentals of the assigned sport. The goal is to teach the youth very basic skills, encourage participation, and facilitate a fun experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in running instructional sessions in assigned sport; provides direction, encouragement, and motivation to the youth participants.
- Promotes a fun environment for the youth through interaction with players; adjusts interactions based on the strengths and weaknesses of the participants; explains and enforces safety rules and regulations.
- Monitors participants' use of equipment in order to ensure safe and proper use; explains and demonstrates the use of sports and training equipment; selects, acquires, stores and issues equipment and other materials as necessary.
- When directed by the lead instructor, plans strategies and chooses team members for individual games and/or sports seasons; oversees a group of youth in the program and runs a specific activity with them; Instructs individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, and /or feet in order to achieve desired results.
- When assigned as a Lead Sports Instructor, arranges and conducts sports-related activities such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and/or pre-season try-outs; plans, organizes, and conducts practice sessions.
Qualifications
Experience: Must be 14 years of age or older. At least one year of experience working with school age youth, working in a recreation facility, or programming relevant activities is preferred.
Education: None
Licenses & Certifications: None
Language: Must be proficient in verbal and written English language.
Environmental or Physical Demands: Duties may require the exposure to a variety of indoor and outdoor sporting environments which may include exposure to various weather elements.
Salary : $16 - $17