Sports Instructor - Hourly pay range is $14.00 - $16.00

Description

POSITION TITLE : Sports Instructor

DEPARTMENT : Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (Kroc Center Hawaii)

SUPERVISOR : Athletic Manager

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION : Part Time, Hourly

GENERAL STATEMENT : The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual, emotional and physical regeneration of all people.

MISSION STATEMENT : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

KROC CENTER HAWAII VISION : Kroc Center Hawaii is a community center where families, individuals and relationships thrive in the name of Jesus.

POSITION SUMMARY : To provide an enjoyable and safe sporting experience for an assigned group of youth while they learn. The sports instructor will provide coaching that will lead to the formulation of character including moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence. The instructor will coach student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success in a given sport.

The sports instructor will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Will accept candidates who are Junior or Senior in High school or enrolled in College
• Experience in coaching sports (specifically soccer, volleyball, basketball, or T-Ball) at the elementary school level or higher.
• Previous experience in working with youth.
• Must maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, members, clients, and customers.
• Must possess the physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Will attend and complete at least 2 hours of Child Safety training as approved by The Salvation Army.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this job, candidate may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is occasionally loud. Extended workdays are a frequent occurrence, as are weekends and holidays as needed to support the business.

Most work will be both indoors and outdoors at Kroc Center Hawaii.

EQUIPMENT NEEDS :

Gymnasium equipment, including, but not limited to, cleaning equipment and lifts, sports equipment, tip and roll bleachers.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Current CPR and AED certificates may be acquired after employment.

The candidate chosen for this position must have a valid driver's license and insured transportation.

On an annual basis, employees are required to participate in The Salvation Army's Fleet Safety Program.

CLEARANCES :

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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