Youth Sports Instructor
Youth Sports Instructor
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$ 14 - 21
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Position Summary
The award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for highly motivated team-oriented and enthusiastic individuals who have a desire to make difference in Brooklyn Park by instructing/coaching sports classes and camps. A youth sports instructor lead sports classes and camps for youth and will work under the general supervision of the Recreation Program Supervisor. This position will be primarily working various hours between 4:30 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday June-August.
A Youth Sports Instructor is a member of the Recreation and Parks staff team that works together to develop innovative service delivery methods and programs focused on quality partnerships service to our community and achieving successful results.
Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate sports skills competently
- Maintain order and assure participants are following set lesson plans and program policies
- Promote the sports program through positive relationships with participants and parents
- Communicate effectively with participants and parents/guardians/adults of participants and supervisors
- Report to assigned location on time
- Report any incidents and assist with completing the required report
- Perform other duties as assigned or apparent
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Education
No education requirement
Experience- 15 years of age or older
- Knowledge of general sports and games with a willingness to learn leading youth sports programs
- Ability to interact with participants and parents/guardians in a responsible and professional manner
- Ability to communicate effectively and respond with tact and courtesy
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Ability to effectively work with youth and parents
- Ability to make rational and appropriate decisions based on established policy and procedure
- Ability to maturely and appropriate respond to any emergency or incident that may arise
- Ability to maintain order and security
- Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural socioeconomic racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
- Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement
Desired Qualifications- Experience leading sports classes/camps or head coaching in youth sports with a knowledge of general sports and games
- Three (3) years of experience lead teaching or head coaching baseball basketball golf tennis volleyball preschool programs or physical education.
- Previous experience working with people from various cultural socioeconomic racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Fluency in Spanish Hmong Russian Somali Lao or Vietnamese
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86000 residents and 30000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color 22 percent are foreign-born and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision Values and GoalsAdditional Information
Department/Division:Recreation and Parks Department
Anticipated Work Schedule: This is a seasonal position that will work up to 20 hours per week. This position will be primarily working various hours between 4:30 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday June-August. Shifts are available 2-4 evenings per week.
Anticipated Hiring Wage:$14.85-$21.22 depending on qualifications
We welcome applications from all individuals including (but not limited to): people of all abilities persons of color Veterans LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at either or via e-mail at .
Employment Type
Temp
