Program Leader​/Assistant Program Leader

Overview

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Seeking students and adults with sports knowledge and leadership skills! The City of Onalaska is seeking to hire a Program Leader and Assistant Program Leader. Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager/Coordinator, the employee in this position is responsible for the overall direction and oversight of any portion associated with a recreation program. Independently provides direction to staff, coaches, volunteers, umpire/referees and spectators on issues relating to a program plan and program structure, team selection, rule interpretation, schedules, equipment needs and use, safety of participants, umpires/referees, staff and spectators.

• Essential Job Functions:
  
  Depending on position will either perform (Program Leader) or assist (Assistant Program Leader) with the following duties.
• Develops and implements meaningful and instructive practice plans and/or lesson plans.
• Teaches participants the rules and regulations of the activity/sport and/or program.
• Leads tryouts, practices, evaluates participants' skill level and develops teams.
• Develops program roles and guidelines.
• Distributes and collects program materials such as equipment, forms, uniforms and schedules.
• Sets-up and cleans-up facilities.
• Reports injuries, facility hazards, and program concerns to Supervisor.
• Responds to accidents and emergencies in an appropriate manner; administering first aid according to your level of training, administering first aid according to the blood borne pathogen exposure control plan.
• Completes incident and accident reports as required.
• Responsible for the program equipment and the condition of equipment.
• Attends/runs the training and organizational meetings of a program.
• Maintains communication with program participants, program staff and office staff.
• Supervises other seasonal or part-time program staff and ensures they are providing appropriate instruction and supervision of participants.
• Resolves conflicts or problems that occur while the program is functioning and between program staff and participants, and between members of the staff.
• Contributes to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.
• The interdependency of operations is recognized and the abilities and skills exist to do other work as needed or requested.
• Assistance is given to others and special projects completed as scheduled or requested. This is a recognized and accepted part of being a member of the program staff.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

• Student or adult with sports knowledge.
• Must possess supervision and Leadership Techniques/skills
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• Experience playing, coaching or being part of a sport or program of similar nature.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not necessary.

• Wage range for these seasonal, limited-term positions is $13.00 to $17.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, budget and/or position.
• There are no benefits associated with limited-term positions.

To be considered for this opportunity, submit an online employment application by accessing  Position open until filled. Applications reviewed periodically upon submission.

Minimum age 16. EEO/Drug Free Workplace.

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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Requirements:

Student or adult with sports knowledge. Must possess supervision and Leadership Techniques/skills
. Experience Playing, Coaching Or Being Part of a sport or program of similar nature. Valid driver’s license with good driving record. Work with minimum supervision. High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not necessary.
***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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