Gymnastics Coach - Seasonal

Title:  Coach (Gymnastics) – Seasonal                                                         

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: 

Under supervision, coaches sports programs in a variety of Park District parks. Performs related duties as required. 

 EXAMPLES OF DUTES:  

• Provides instruction and training to children in sports and competitive athletics such as football, baseball, volleyball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, tennis, track and gymnastics.  

• Adapts programs to reflect different levels of participant skill development.  

• Provides information on rules of individual and team sports.  

• Enforces and promotes safety guidelines.   

• Resolves conflicts among participants.  

• Sets up sports equipment and apparatus. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Training and Experience: 

Enrollment in a college or university supplemented by one to two years of sports or coaching experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Basic knowledge of games, sports activities, gymnastics. Effective oral communications skills. Ability to enforce safety rules. Ability to lead and coach sports activities. Ability to exercise good judgment. Ability to work with individuals or groups of individuals or children. 

Union: SEIU-Local 73   Career Service   EEO: Para-Professional    FLSA: Non Exempt 

RATE OF PAY: $22.92 per hour