Part Time - Preschool Sports Instructor

Overview

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for an Athletic Preschool Instructor - Part Time for the Parks and Recreation Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by residents and newcomers alike.

• Develop, coordinate and execute lesson plans and course outlines
• Assure the return and condition of issued equipment and supplies
• Compile and maintain record-keeping related to each class (e.g. attendance)
• Teach and demonstrate sports skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively with age appropriate language
• Direct Preschool Sports Aide to assist during class time
• Perform other related duties as required

• Develop, coordinate and execute lesson plans and course outlines
• Assure the return and condition of issued equipment and supplies
• Compile and maintain record-keeping related to each class (e.g. attendance)
• Teach and demonstrate sports skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively with age appropriate language
• Direct Preschool Sports Aide to assist during class time
• Perform other related duties as required

• Ability to effectively prepare and carry out lesson plans (as appropriate)
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working/teaching relationships with co-workers, participants and their family members
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills in order to conduct classes and perform related record-keeping
• Ability to effectively lead and supervise large groups in recreational activities

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application
• Requires valid NC driver’s license
• Basic knowledge of sporting activities and rules of play
• Experience working with preschoolers ages 2-6
• Preferred
  
  Qualification:
  
  Major or minor field of study in recreation, physical education, education or related field
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To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. The following note applies:
Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State…