Instructors - Youth Sport Instructor (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, T-Ball)

General Information

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department has an exciting opportunity for Youth Sport Instructors including Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and T-Ball. Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work a varying schedule.

Examples Of Essential Job Functions

• Instruct youth on the basic fundamentals of the activity
• Enforce all procedures and rules in place for all youth at all facilities/locations
• Inspect environment to ensure the safety of the children
• Teach good sportsmanship at all times

Qualifications

• Previous experience is preferred
• Knowledge of the activity
• Skill in being organized, dependable, and reliable
• Ability to teach basic fundamentals to youth of various ages
• Ability to communicate with parents and youth
• Ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values
• Ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance (staff shirt w/ appropriate athletic shorts or pants) at all times while on site
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site

Supplemental Information

• Frequently exposed to various weather conditions for outdoor activities, including cold, heat, rain and wind
• Need to remain alert and attentive for extended periods of time
• May be exposed to outdoor allergens, insects, slippery surfaces, and potential hazards
• Must be able to walk quickly or jog in case of emergency and lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Position requires physical participation and interaction related to specific activity
• In cases of outdoor weather, may make decisions relating to safety for participants and other recreation staff

Selection Process

• An evaluation of education and experience
• Interview
• Completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check

Physical & Environmental Characteristics

• Frequently exposed to various weather conditions for outdoor activities, including cold, heat, rain and wind
• Need to remain alert and attentive for extended periods of time
• May be exposed to outdoor allergens, insects, slippery surfaces, and potential hazards
• Must be able to walk quickly or jog in case of emergency and lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Position requires physical participation and interaction related to specific activity
• In cases of outdoor weather, may make decisions relating to safety for participants and other recreation staff

Required Question

• What is your preferred position? (Select all that you may be interested in)
  Youth Soccer
  Youth Basketball
  T-Ball
  Youth Volleyball
• Which days of the week are you available to work? (select all that apply)
  Monday
  Tuesday
  Wednesday
  Thursday
  Friday
  Saturday
  Sunday
• What times are you available to work each day selected above?
• How many hours would you prefer to work per week?
• What experience do you have related to this/these position(s)?
• What skills or qualities do you believe make someone a good sports instructor?
• What impact do you hope to make on the kids in the program?