PT - Untamed Assistant Instructor - Recreation Division

UNTAMED - ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

DEPARTMENT:
Public Services

DIVISION:
Recreation

RATE OF PAY: $18.00 per hour.

Ogden City is seeking knowledgeable and passionate Assistant Instructors to work alongside Head Instructors to provide high‑quality instruction, coaching, and mentorship to athletes of varying skill levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in one or more sports. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, be able to follow the Head Instructor's plan, and have a commitment to developing players both on and off the field for the Untamed Program.

• Softball – Individuals must be able to receive a ground ball, throw, swing a bat, run, and perform any other softball skills.
• Volleyball – Individuals must be able to perform setting, spiking, running, jumping, passing, lateral movements, and other volleyball fundamentals and skills.
• Baseball – Individuals must be able to receive a ground ball, throw, swing a bat, run, and perform any other Baseball skill.
• Basketball – Individuals must be able to perform shooting, dribbling, rebounding, boxing out, running, jumping, passing, lateral movements, and other basketball fundamentals and skills.

• Duties may change as assigned including instructing skills development; strength and conditioning; speed and agility; engaging with community members; educating youth and parents about the sport rules.
• Work with a diverse range of participants, ranging from 6 years old to 17 years old.
• Follow Head Instructors' instructions and be able to instruct individual and group training sessions focused on skill development.
• Assess players' abilities and be able to adapt on the spot.
• Teach fundamental techniques, game strategies, and proper sportsmanship.
• Provide constructive feedback to athletes and encourage positive development.
• Follow a detailed plan and customized work plan provided by the Head Instructor.
• Required to set up and take down equipment for each session, camp or clinic.
• May be required to attend special events for Untamed program.
• Required to attend Instructor trainings provided by the Recreation Staff.
• May be required to run Untamed Team tryouts throughout the year.
• Serve as a positive role model and promote teamwork, discipline, and respect.
• Enforcing rules and policies; ensure safety and security of recreation participants and facilities.
• Answer inquiries and provide information to the public about the Untamed Program and Untamed Teams.
• Perform general field and ground maintenance/assist field setup.
• Assist in handling any situations on‑site that may arise, such as protests, official no‑shows, rule questions, inclement weather, emergencies, incidents, etc.; other duties assigned.

• The minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Previous playing experience at high school, college, or professional level.
• This position's schedule is twice a week throughout the year for an hour each session, excluding Holidays. In addition, there are some extended opportunities to run camps or clinics outside of the Untamed program day and times. Ability to work nights and weekends when assigned.
• Knowledge and experience in coaching and instructing the fundamentals and advanced level skills. This is applicable to the offensive and defensive sides of each sport. Coaching experience preferred.
• Certification by the American Red Cross in Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or American Heart Association CPR, or ability to obtain such certification, is required within six months of hire.

• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors with a variety of conditions, including excessive temperatures and inclement weather. Standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional lifting, moving, dragging, pushing, and carrying heavy objects; up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.

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