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SalaryAHPD OVERVIEW
The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is one of the most noteworthy park districts in Illinois. Located 25 miles northwest from downtown Chicago, AHPD is the 3rd largest Park District in Cook County and the 12th largest in the State of Illinois. Since 1925, AHPD continues to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible, and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and every season. The District are stewards of five community centers with outdoor pools, two tennis clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Ridge Center, two public golf clubs and a driving range, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Senior Center, 58 parks, 44 playgrounds, 22 miles of jogging and bike trails across 714 acres of land. AHPD is a three times National Gold Medal Award recipient for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management and an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency.
JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Come have fun with our athletics department as T-Ball Instructor! Instructors are responsible for teaching batting, throwing, catching and running bases to preschoolers and youth. Hours include will include Monday - Thursday evenings, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and Saturday mornings, totaling no more than 20 hours per week, depending on applicants availability. Required training will be the week of May 27th with a start date of June 10th.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Prepares drills and activities to meet the program objectives
- Selects and prepares required materials and equipment for each class
- Welcomes participants, takes attendance at each class and maintains accurate class lists
- Provides a variety of appropriate T-ball drills and skill development activities throughout the program
- Demonstrates appropriate techniques and skills to participants in the T-ball program
- Maintains a high level of instruction for all participants
- Puts away and stores T-ball materials and equipment at the end of each class
- Works directly with the participants and assists them in completing the day's drills or activity
- Communicates with participants' parents regularly regarding their progress in the program
- Oversees the safety and welfare of the participants
- Notifies the Athletics Supervisor of serious incidents, accidents, or inappropriate conduct and completes Incident/ Accident Forms, as needed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum age of 15 is required for this position.
- Good knowledge of T-ball, baseball and/or softball helpful, but not required
The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.
