Track & Field Instructor – Comed Recreational Facility

Track & Field Instructor – Comed Recreational Facility

Requirements

• Previous teaching experience in a group setting required.
• Able to teach starting at age 5 participants
• Self-motivated, with excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Punctual, reliable, organized and responsible.
• Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs.
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
• Applicants must be currently USATF (United States Association of Track & Field) Level 1 Certified, and/or have at least 3 years of high school or college level coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instructs scheduled track and field classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate and effective fitness skills and lessons.
• Instructs patrons on appropriate workout and training methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises and identifies different muscle groups.
• Prepares appropriate equipment and learning aids for each class.
• Develops age-appropriate curriculum as well as level 2 curriculum.
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive experience for participants.
• Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs.
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and department and facility policies are adhered to.
• Implements and regulates the facilities’ policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional specialty/certifications preferred: Possess current Red Cross CPR certification, Certified Instructor (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent.
• Have working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.