Activities Instructor III; Go Grind - Seasonal

Activities Instructor III (Go Grind) - Seasonal

Chicago, IL, United States

Title:
Activities Instructor III (Go Grind)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under general supervision, plans, promotes, organizes, conducts and provides instruction to a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity including but not limited to tennis, aerobics, yoga, boxing, sailing and skating. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plans and implements a course curriculum for the instruction of a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity.
• Demonstrates proper techniques and skills in specialty area.
• Promotes sportsmanship and encourages creativity in participants.
• Issues and maintains an inventory of specialized equipment and supplies.
• Determines tournament eligibility requirements.
• Establishes schedules for tournaments, leagues and competitions.
• Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for specialized activities.
• Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant’s skill development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and

Experience:

Associate of Arts degree in recreation, leisure studies, physical education or related field, supplemented by five years of instructional, practical or sanctioned competitive experience in a specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of athletic, leisure and recreation theories and principles. Technical knowledge and skill in an area of specialization. Skill in teaching the full range of skills and techniques in an area of specialization. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to evaluate skill levels in the specialty area.

Union: SEIU Local 73 FLSA:
Nonexempt Career Service EEO:
Paraprofessional