City of Thornton
Description
Under general supervision, assists the Youth Coach with the planning, organization, and supervision of the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA) track and field, cross-country, tennis, or swim team programs for participants 5-18 years of age.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with designing and implementing practices, workouts and training.
- Assists with setting up and taking down equipment.
- Assists with instructing tennis skills to participants of various levels.
- Ensures all possible safety measures are observed.
- Identifies and reports any hazards.
- Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Responds to emergency situations as required; maintains and forwards accurate accident and incident reports to supervisor.
- Reports any issues and concerns to supervisor.
- Attends trainings and meetings as required.
- Complies with city and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
- May act in Youth Coach's absence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires one season of competitive tennis experience or participation.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certificates or the ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire.
- May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.