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Job Descriptions:

Sports Instructor I, Youth Cross Country

Application Closing Deadline: Ongoing/Open

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

$15.70 - $16.00

Job Summary:

The Youth Cross Country Instructor, under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the daily instruction and monitoring of the cross country program. The coach works with the supervisor and other coaches to ensure that participants are receiving safe and proper instruction. The program runs Aug 18 - Oct 11.

Our Ideal Candidate:

+ Previous experience coaching track/cross country required. A combination of experience and education may be considered.

+ Must show ability to communicate aspects of sports to youth participants and parents.

+ Sound knowledge of the sport rules and objectives.

+ Ability to convey ideas to participants of various ages.

+ Efficiency in organizing and conducting practices. Insure safe and proper instruction. Convey ideals of sportsmanship. Insure safety of all participants.

+ Able to maintain discipline and assist in handling concerns. Oversee practice locations and evaluate conditions for safety. Set-up fields for play and coordinate equipment.

+ First Aid and CPR Certification required with 30 days of hire.

+ The ability to successfully complete a background check including but not limited to criminal history search is required.

+ Must be at least 16 years old with some high school.

Work Hours: This is a variable hour position and may work up to 15 hours per week; day, evening, weekend and/or holiday hours may be required. Please note weekly work hours will vary. Program hours are M/W 6:15-7:15pm & Saturdays or Sundays 7am-1pm (weekend hours may vary)

Employee Benefits & Perks atSouth Suburban

+ FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools

+ Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week)

+ Paid sick leave

+ Opportunities for training and promotion from within

+ Flexible schedules

+ To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.

Required Experience:

Keyword: Sports Instructor I, Youth Cross Country

From: South Suburban Parks and Recreation