Youth Sports Site Supervisor & Preschool Clinic Coach

JOB TITLE:Youth SportsSupervisor &DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Recreation

Preschool Clinic Coach-Part-time

Responsible for leading 6-week Preschool Clinics for basketball, soccer, and baseball; supervising youth league practices and games.

REPORTS TO: Recreation Director

DESCRIPTION:

• Works with Recreation Coordinator in designing and implementing age-appropriate clinic lesson plans.
• Coaching 6-week Preschool Clinics for basketball, soccer, and baseball during their designated seasons.
• Maintaining a fun, safe, and educational clinic environment.
• Emphasizing skills development including safety, fair play, and sportsmanship.
• Maintaining sports equipment.
• Site supervising weekly Youth Sports practices at Oak Park Elementary Schools and City of Oak Park fields.
• Site supervises weekly youth games during each sport season including facilities located in the Quad City Youth Sports League.
• Handle emergency situations in a calm and efficient manner.
• Report any situations immediately to the Recreation Coordinator.
• May be asked to perform other duties related to day-to-day operation of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of basketball, soccer, and baseball rules and skills.
• Must be physically able to perform duties as assigned.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with volunteer coaches and parents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience working with preschool aged children required.
• Previous experience as a youth basketball coach preferred.
• Possess First Aid/CPR certification.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must have enthusiasm and a passion for working with children ages 3-5 years old.
• Be available for all dates of assignments.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to lift equipment of at least twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to pass a background check and complete Safe Sport Training.

SALARY RANGE - This is a temporary part-time position (December through March) with an hourly minimum rate of $18.00.

BENEFITS - N/A

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/DISCLAIMERS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of an employee so classified. Employees must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. The City of Oak Park does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, economic status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability, if requested.