Before-School Sports Program Instructor

Before-School Sports Program Instructor

Doyou have a skill or hobby you would like to share with others? The Town of Concord is seeking Program Instructors to lead sport activities for groups of students of all ages, before school from 8:00-8:50am throughout the schoolyear, multiple days per week. This position requires considerable experience inleading groups of children in sport-related activities prior to the beginningof the school day.

Sport Program Instructors are responsible for the overall development of teaching plan for the session, leading and teaching of thesport/game/physical activity to registered students. Sport Program Instructorsare hired to deliver programs at one of three elementary schools, either

Willard, Alcott, or Thoreau.

Payrange: $20.00 – $45.00/hour; starting pay based on qualifications.

This is an hourly, part-time position, up to 6 hours per week.

Applications
* will continue to be accepted and may be considered until the positions arefilled.All applicants will be notified of their standing inthe process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individualapplication. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Note:
Along with the required application, candidates are askedto submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position.

Appointmentof the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placementconditions including CORI and SORI checks. Costs of these pre-placementrequirements will be borne by the Town.

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Department:

Human Services
- Recreation

Salary Grade:

MISC 2

Reports To:

Assistant Recreation Director

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Appointed By:

Town Manager

Date:

May 2024

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Recreation Director, Sport Program Instructors lead sport activities for groups of students based on school grade, at structured times and varying days of the week. This position requires considerable experience in a specialized skill area or hobby with experience in teaching and leading others in learning the skill or specialty area. Program Instructors are responsible for the overall leading and teaching of the skill to registered customers.

Programs will take place at specific elementary school locations: hired for one of the following locations:
Willard, Alcott, or Thoreau.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

• Works with Recreation staff to coordinate program sessions with ages and times.
• Works independently on program planning and coordination under general direction and supervision of Assistant Recreation Director or designated Staff.
• Instructs and demonstrates correct and safe techniques to successfully perform the activity.
• Assures all participants follow rules and policies set by the Recreation Department.
• Follows all safety standards and evacuation procedures.
• Maintains an open line of communication with Recreation Division staff regarding all situations concerning the program, participants, parents/caregivers, and other staff.
• Follows all attendance sign in/sign out policies.
• Oversees the maintenance of all supplies for each program, keeping the storage space, classrooms, and fields always tidy.
• Builds effective relationships with participants and parents/caregivers.
• Works scheduled hours at primary working location as program dictates. Occasionally will be asked to fill in for a different working location if someone calls in sick.
• Assists in various departments or programs as the need arises.
• Performs special projects and related responsibilities as initiated and requested; performs other related duties as required, directed or as the…