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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Sports Instructor Department: Parks and Recreation Accountable to Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Status: Non -Exempt Part -Time PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITON This position is responsible to lead a group of community youth in assigned sports programs. The Sports Instructor will encourage skill development, sportsmanship, safety, and fair play, all while having fun. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general guidance and direction of the Parks and Recreation Superintendent. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Explain rules and regulations to sports team/group. • Instruct participants during practice on sports techniques/fundamentals of the game. • Assure equal playing time for all participants. • Maintain a positive attitude regardless of the outcome of the game. • Take attendance at the beginning of each session and assure that each attendant is picked up at the end of the session. • Assist with distribution of team equipment (rosters/jerseys/balls, etc.). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ■ Knowledge of specified organized sport (may include: T-Ball, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, floor hockey, or tumbling). • Desire to work with the public. o Be available to work a part-time schedule of up to 20 hours per week. • First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire. • Willing to work with people of diverse backgrounds. • Ability to work flexible schedules including day and evening hours. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Ability to work well with youth. • Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate team sporting events for youth. • Ability to motivate youth in sporting events. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth. • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Sporting equipment, scoreboards, uniform, whistle, and stopwatch will be provided. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.