Seasonal - Sports Camp Instructor; Recreation​/Sports Instructor

The sports camp instructor will lead one or more of our introductory summer youth sports camps, including multisport, soccer, baseball, or flag football. Sports camp instructors should have a basic working knowledge of the fundamental skills of the sport(s) they'll be instructing and be extremely confident and skilled at translating and delivering those skills to a young audience (ages 4-8). Successful instructors will have the ability to engage and gain trust with young children, and progressively help participants develop confidence and enthusiasm for the sport.

• Attend a paid staff meeting prior to the start of each camp
• Set up camp location with equipment and communicate roles with other staff prior to the start of camp
• Greet camp participants and parents as they arrive for camp
• Instruct children in baseball, soccer, football, basketball and other sports through demonstrations, drills, games, and scrimmages in an enthusiastic and energetic manner
• Contact participants in the event of camp cancellations and reschedule classes
• Complete timecards and submit weekly
• Improvise and improve camp curriculum and content if needed
• Be a role model for the camp participants by displaying proper sportsmanship
• Wear Parks and Recreation staff uniform per the City of Appleton dress code
• Work closely with the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management staff to ensure all department rules and policies are observed and enforced
• Maintain a safe equipment and play environment
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR

• Knowledge of a variety of sports including baseball, soccer, basketball, and football and ability to demonstrate basic skills of the game to children
• Previous work experience interacting and instructing children ages 4-12
• Ability to maintain control of participants
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Recreation Coordinator, fellow employees, participants, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with children
• Adhere to and implement the City of Appleton and Departmental policies and procedures

June to middle of August

Classes will take place during a variety of times and days.

• Monday through Fridays 9 a.m. –Noon
• Monday through Thursdays 1 p.m.
  
  - 4 p.m
• Some Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 5 p.m - 8 p.m

Positions will be between 20-40 hours per week.

• Parks and Recreation office, Appleton Memorial Park, Erb Park, and potentially other city parks

Updated 2024 Pay Grade 3