PHYSICAL INSTRUCTOR (M)

Chicago Park District - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

The Chicago Park District is seeking a Physical Instructor (M) to plan, promote, organize, conduct, and instruct various physical activities. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees International Union Local 73. The District will prioritize internal eligible applicants before considering external candidates. The role involves conducting classes, teaching games, controlling recreational equipment, and recruiting volunteers, all under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements course curricula for instruction of sports, games and competitive athletics.
• Provides instruction and supervision to patrons in sports, games and competitive athletics.
• Demonstrates proper techniques and skills for recreation and athletics.
• Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant skill development.
• Provides instruction in advanced strategies of team and individual sports, physical fitness and conditioning.
• Provides information on rules of individual and team sports.
• Explains basics of low organized activities.
• Instructs rhythm and movement.
• Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for recreation and athletic activities.
• Resolves conflicts among participants.
• Issues and maintains inventory of recreation equipment and supplies.
• Sets up recreation apparatus and equipment.
• Officiates team and individual sports.
• Promotes sportsmanship and encourages creativity in participants.
• Communicates constructively with participants, parents, volunteers and community.
• Consults with individuals and community groups to determine their interests, needs and desires.
• Determines tournament eligibility requirements.
• Verifies dates and standards.
• Establishes schedules for tournaments, leagues and competitions.
• Conducts meetings on competitions and other special events.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Supervises unorganized play and enforces rules and regulations.
• Conducts and attends workshops and in-service training seminars.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Social Services, Education, Special Education, Child Development or comparable major and two (2) years of Park and Recreation experience or related field.
• Alternatively, 20 hours from an accredited college in Recreation, Leisure Studies or Physical Education and at least four (4) years of work experience in Park and Recreation or related field.
• Knowledge of athletic, leisure and recreational theories and principles.
• Skill in teaching recreational, leisure and athletic activities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to evaluate skill levels and teach recreational, leisure and athletic activities accordingly.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.