Sports coordinator Jobs in Glendale, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION : Phoenix, Arizona – Kroc Center

STATUS : PT Regular

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.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Phoenix, Az is looking to fill a Sports Instructor I position. The qualified candidate must display integrity, enthusiasm, sound moral judgment and provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable learning environment for all participants. Must teach beginners and intermediate learners in assigned sport, communicating after both small and large groups with poise and enthusiasm. Will provide individual guidelines for development in assigned sport by providing feedback to participants regarding their work and performance level. Must create, teach, implement, and demonstrate planned practices and performances making sure to write and follow class outlines. Other duties may be assigned as they relate to the position of Sports Instructor I.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old
• Working knowledge of area of sports such as (volleyball, basketball, flag football, soccer, etc.)
• One year of experience of sport or related coaching experience
• Must have ability to work & relate well with people & project a friendly, customer service demeanor
• Must be able to obtain CPR / First Aid certification within first 30 days of employment
• Meet all Health Department and Salvation Army health & safety regulations
• Good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the climbing wall, gymnasium, and athletic field programs
• Have a philosophy oriented towards childhood education & child development
• Demonstrated ability to work with children, parents, & staff in a capacity of leadership, mentoring and education including but not limited to :
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages
• Sensitivity to children’s individual needs
• Ability to use appropriate positive corrective measures consistently
• Dependability
• Ability to appropriately handle security and crisis situations
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.