Basketball Instructor - ComEd Recreational Facility

Basketball Instructor – Part‑Time / Non‑Exempt

Reports to:

Facilities Manager

Com Ed Rec Center is looking for an experienced and motivated coach to lead programming in the Children’s Athletes department. The coach will call the plays, encourage development and learning, and ensure members and their kids have the best sports experience. The role embodies our culture to inspire, teach and motivate members.

• Motivational and inspires athletes to improve and work hard
• Knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of sports
• Excellent communication skills with players, parents and program coordinators
• Good character and a positive role model

• 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.
• Other job responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• 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.
• 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.

Must possess current Red Cross CPR certification, Certified Instructor (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent. Additional specialty/certifications preferred.

• Monday 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Requires flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

$19.00 per hour

• Paid Leave Accrual
• Sick Time Accrual

Frequent walking, standing, sitting for long hours and working with fitness equipment. Must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally assist participants. Endurance required to complete assigned fitness program instruction.

Only candidates that apply through our online system will be considered. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application may contact 312‑235‑7148.

Recruiter:
Maggie Szot
Phone: 312‑235‑7148
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