Athletics Camps Instructor

The Athletics Camp Instructor provides daily guidance and leadership for youth sports camps. This position leads groups through structured daily activities, actively participates with campers, and ensures a safe, engaging, and inclusive recreational environment. The instructor is responsible for supervising campers at all times and may occasionally assist in planning and organizing camp activities. This person may work up to 40 hours each week during the summer months (June to August).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Provide daily supervision and leadership of sports camp activities. Lead groups through structured athletic and recreational activities. Actively participate with campers in games and activities. Supervise campers at all times to ensure safety and appropriate behavior. Assist in planning and implementing camp activities on occasion. Support an inclusive environment by working with individuals of varying abilities and needs. Communicate and collaborate with camp staff and report to the Athletics Director. Maintain a positive, energetic, and engaging presence with youth participants. Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities Knowledge of basic sports rules and youth recreational activities. Ability to safely supervise and engage children ages 4-15. Ability to lead group activities and actively participate with campers. Responsible for maintaining supervision and ensuring camper safety at all times. Ability to work with individuals of varying abilities, including special needs participants. Energetic, reliable, and able to promote positive behavior, sportsmanship, and follow direction from the Athletics Director.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Experience working with children ages 4-15 in a recreational, educational, or athletic setting. Knowledge of basic First Aid and CPR (certification preferred or willingness to obtain). Must be at least 18 years of age. Knowledge of a variety of sports and athletic activities. Experience working with children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS

(WORK

ENVIRONMENT

): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Ability to obtain CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Goldsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the City. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.