Summer Session Team Member

• Provides instruction and supervision to patrons in sports, games, and competitive athletics
• Demonstrates proper techniques and skills for recreation and athletics
• Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant skill development
• Provides instruction in advanced strategies of team and individual sports, physical fitness, and conditioning
• Provides information on rules of individual and team sports
• Explains basics of organized activities
• Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for recreation and athletic activities
• Resolves conflicts among participants
• Officiates team and individual sports
• Promotes sportsmanship and encourages creativity in participants
• Communicates constructively with participants, parents, volunteers and community
• Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to
• Performs related duties as required

• Previous teaching experience in a group setting required
• Ability to teach fitness classes related to: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball and General Fitness
• Ability to teach programming for all ages and skill levels
• Self-motivated, with excellent communication and customer service skills
• Punctual, reliable, organized, and responsible
• Must possess current Red Cross CPR certification, Certified Instructor (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent
• Have working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles
• Have working knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, technique, and rhythm
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members
• This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays

Additional specialty/certifications preferred