Lead Basketball Instructor

Leads private basketball lessons on Tuesday's from 5:45-9:00pm.  Leads pre-season Basketball Camp, all sunday's, Nov 2-Dec 7 from 8:45am-4:30pm.

Specialty Sports Camps Instructors are responsible for leading a specific sport (ex: Basketball,  Baseball, Soccer, etc) camp and ensuring that they are positive, encouraging, and fun for all involved. Instructors are responsible for developing, implementing and teaching the curriculum.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and implement progressive curriculum for the assigned lessons, incorporating lessons in safety throughout each session. 
• Evaluate participant skill and interest level throughout each session. Update curriculum for lessons based on these evaluations. 
• Actively lead lessons, balancing time between individual participants of different skill levels. 
• Effectively break-down and demonstrate skills, constantly setting a good example for youth.
• Greet parents and youth as they arrive and ensure all students are properly signed in and out. 
• Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and students' progress. 
• Follow all Park District and program rules; communicate and enforce rules and policies to students and the public. 
• Follow the schedule and rosters for lessons; variances must be weather related and approved by supervisor. 
• Complete attendance reports and accident/incident reports, reporting incidents to supervisor. 
• Directly supervise participants to ensure that they are on task, safe and enjoying their experience. 
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants and parents immediately. Contact and ask for assistance from manager or other Park District staff when necessary. 
• Keep program supplies, equipment and facility space clean, organized and safe. Return all equipment to its proper place as specified by Park District. Report maintenance needs to manager; follow-up on status with supervisor and/or maintenance supervisor. Identify and observe equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments. 
• Inventory and monitor first aid kit supplies; requisition supplies as needed. 
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled. 
• Wear a Plainfield Park District shirt and identification during all work hours. 

•  At least 18 years of age. 
• Must have at least 4 years of teaching/coaching experience in assigned sport and the ability to demonstrate and teach basic, intermediate and advanced skills (ability to teach higher level skills preferred).  
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and keep certification current.  The District provides this training if needed. 
• Experience working with youth, especially in a recreation setting, preferred. 
• College coursework in recreation, education, or related field preferred. 
• Must be highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role, even while working  under potentially stressful conditions (hot or cold weather, upset or injured participants, etc.). 
• Must have the ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and  make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities,  and equipment.