Youth Soccer Instructor

General Summary

Provides specific sports instruction in soccer for various age groups in the community and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Mustbe at least 14 years of age to apply.

Essential Functions

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Develop and teach class content appropriate to the course description and level; develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality; provide feedback to class participants and proper instruction in use of support materials.

• Monitor participants and their ability to participate; monitor attire to properly perform, (i.e., shoes, equipment, etc.) if applicable.

• Provide a safe environment for all participants; enforce all general building policies if applicable; complete any necessary reports and forms (i.e., Accident Report, Attendance Record, Supply Requests, etc.).

• Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepare lesson plans, organize relative equipment; may be required to set-up and break-down materials used for instruction.

• Attend scheduled meetings as required; make supervisor aware of any customer, equipment, or facility needs.

• Provide direct supervision of support staff, ensuring that the goals of objectives of class are met.

• Ensure that all safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.

• Perform related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of City and department rules and regulations; considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation; working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles. Knowledge of specific sports program teaching strategies and the techniques used to meet established skills and abilities.

SKILL:Sports Instructor should have public relations skills; demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

ABILITY:Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and supervise the assigned program; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on the trends and rules of specific sports; communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills; analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and assess facility, equipment and weather safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, as necessary; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.

TRAINING: None; however, additional specialty/certifications are preferred if available.

EXPERIENCE: Sports Instructor must be at least 14 years of age with previous instructional experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements

Sports Instructor must have a current CPR/AED certification.

Ages 14-15 limited to:

• School in Session - 3 hours/day; 18 hours/week between 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

• School not in Session (6/1 - Labor Day) - 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week, no later than 9:00 PM.