The Sports Camp Instructor will lead one or more of our introductory summer youth Sports Camps, including multisport, soccer, baseball, or flag football. Sports Camp Instructors should have a basic working knowledge of the fundamental skills of the sport(s) they'll be instructing and be extremely confident and skilled at translating and delivering those skills to a young audience (ages 4-8). Successful instructors will have the ability to engage and gain trust with young children, and progressively help participants develop confidence and enthusiasm for the sport.
- Attend a paid staff meeting prior to the start of each camp
- Set up camp location with equipment and communicate roles with other staff prior to the start of camp
- Greet camp participants and parents as they arrive for camp
- Instruct children in baseball, soccer, football, basketball and other sports through demonstrations, drills, games, and scrimmages in an enthusiastic and energetic manner
- Contact participants in the event of camp cancellations and reschedule classes
- Complete timecards and submit weekly
- Improvise and improve camp curriculum and content if needed
- Be a role model for the camp participants by displaying proper sportsmanship
- Wear Parks and Recreation staff uniform per the City of Appleton dress code
- Work closely with the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management staff to ensure all department rules and policies are observed and enforced
- Maintain a safe equipment and play environment
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
- Knowledge of a variety of sports including baseball, soccer, basketball, and football and ability to demonstrate basic skills of the game to children
- Previous work experience interacting and instructing children ages 4-12
- Ability to maintain control of participants
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Recreation Coordinator, fellow employees, participants, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner
- Ability to communicate effectively with children
- Adhere to and implement the City of Appleton and Departmental policies and procedures
Work Schedule:
Classes will take place during a variety of times and days.
Monday through Fridays 9 a.m. - Noon
Monday through Thursdays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m
Some Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 5 p.m - 8 p.m
Positions will be between 20-40 hours per week.
Work Location: Parks and Recreation office, Appleton Memorial Park, Erb Park, and potentially other city parks
Updated 2024 Pay Grade 3Employment Type: Seasonal