Youth Sports Instructor

Summer Program – Youth Sports Instructor

The Kaukauna Recreation Department is hiring a Summer School Program Instructor for a couple of sports programs, including basketball and soccer.

The Sports Instructor will plan, prepare and deliver practice plans that facilitate the learning and fundamental skills and strategies for the sport they are teaching. The Instructor will provide a variety of activities to facilitate participant learning and will establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and goals. This position will set up and clean up the gym/field, facilities and equipment before and after classes.

The instructor will be responsible for communicating with participants and parents to provide feedback on performance, goals, and development. This person will develop the skills of participants through coaching on the use of equipment, rules, and will enforce safety measures.

The Instructor will partner with others in the Recreation Department on programs, activities, equipment and facilities.

(Knowledge, Skills,and Experience)

• Advanced Knowledge of basketball and soccer and associated skills and strategies.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of relevant educational techniques, subject content and learning objectives.
• Prior coaching/teaching experience is preferred.

The physical requirements of this position include:

• Ability to run, stoop, kneel, climb, bend, lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
• Ability to stand/sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to endure a variety of weather and temperature conditions for prolonged periods of time.

$20.00 PER HOUR

This position is seasonal for the duration of the program and does not include benefits.