Activities Instructor - Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center

About the role

JOB TITLE: Activities Instructor – Part-Time / Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise age-appropriate sports programs, primarily Basketball and Flag Football.
• Teach fundamental skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and game concepts.
• Follow curriculum and develop engaging drills, activities, and structured lesson plans as needed.
• Track attendance
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants.
• Adapt instruction to different age groups and skill levels.
• Set up and properly store equipment before and after programs.
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and facility management.
• Assist with additional recreational programs and special events as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Red Cross CPR certification, Certified Instructor (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent. Additional specialty/certifications preferred.
• Have working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
• Have working knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, technique, and rhythm.
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants. Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as a team member.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit for long hours and work with various types of fitness equipment.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants.
• The employee must have the endurance to complete the instruction of the assigned fitness program.

Hours

This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Paid Leave Accrual
• Sick Time Accrual
• 401(k) once eligibility is met

To Apply

• Recruiter: Maggie Szot
• Soldier Field – Legends Global
• 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive
• Chicago, IL 60605