Track & Field Instructor

Summer Track & Field Instructors work in cooperation with Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront staff to facilitate our track & field program for ages 7-15. They will be responsible for designing lesson plans/curriculum, instructing and supervising participants.

This position is for Mondays and Wednesdays from June 15 – July 20. Must be available from 6:30-7:45pm on those evenings and on July 18 for the VRPA State Meet which is an all-day event in St. Johnsbury.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade:$19.15 - $20.50 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:Zero (0) days remote/week.

• Follow all departmental and rules and regulations.
• Assist Program Director in organizing and facilitating lesson plans/curriculum of program.
• Assist Program Director in supervising and instructing participants.
• Check area for safety hazards and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
• Report all accidents/incidents occurring within jurisdiction to supervisor.
• Administer proper First Aid as required.
• Required to be on site before the program starts for set up and preparation.
• Required to clean up at the end of the day.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized situation preferred.
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for sport specific program.
• Knowledge of sport specific rules and regulations.
• A cooperative attitude and a team player.
• Must have a desire to work with children and demonstrate enthusiasm, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Hold or obtain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification upon hiring.