What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Instructor - Athletics ( PS 202 ) position at Good Shepherd Services?
The Activity Instructor for Athletics/Sports/Fitness provides activities to engage participants through recreational athletic or fitness workshops, thereby allowing them to learn new skills and develop an understanding of fitness and or sports.
Reports to: Program Director
Location: 982 Hegeman Avenue Brooklyn NY 11208
Hours: Up to 8 Hours/week; Non- Exempt
Salary: $19.50/hr - $25.50/hr
Major Duties:
- Design, plan and conduct activities and workshops in specified areas of fitness.
- Submit lesson/activity plans in advance.
- Conduct activities that will engage participants and retain them.
- Teach basic fitness preparedness and correct form to participants.
- Provide classes demonstrating team sports or other team-building/strengths activities.
- Plan and implement a culminating event or project.
- Complete daily attendance.
- Manage setup, operation and clean up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
- Attend all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified.
- Guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High School diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
- Must have experience or skill in sports or fitness instruction.
- Candidates who have instructed high school students are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent group facilitation skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.