Community Recreation

WARTBURG COLLEGE

Title of Position: Community Recreation

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Community Recreation Program Assistant

Function of Position:

Oversee recreational programming for youth and adults as an instructor or official.

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Youth Sports Instructor:

• Review activity plan before each session. On practice days, plan specific games, drills, and skills. On game days, make sure the schedule is set.
• Teach fundamentals and rules of a sport.
• Make sure all participants learn and play the various positions of the sport.

Youth Activity Instructor:

• Teach and supervise preschool and elementary age children during activities of arts and crafts, games, sports, and music.
• Be fully informed of all rules and regulations of the activity.
• Keep records of each day''s activities.

Youth Sports Official:

• Attend all scheduled games as assigned.
• Maintain control of the game by knowing the rules, make calls without hesitation, and be consistent and fair.
• Report game results.

Adult League Supervisor:

• Keep records of each day''s activities (i.e. attendance, game results, etc.)

Duties that apply to all roles:

• Gather and maintain all issued equipment and materials.
• Dress appropriately.
• Arrive 15 minutes early to site to ensure environment/facility is safe.
• Teach concepts of good sportsmanship and ensure that it is exhibited by all participants and instructors. Promote fun and participation, not competition.
• Maintain good public relations with parents, staff, and spectators.
• Be the last person to leave the location making sure all participants have left the site, lights are off, equipment is picked up, and doors are locked.
• Understand policy for inclement weather and enforce it when necessary.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Waverly Parks and Recreation Department.
• Assist individuals who encounter an injury and complete the proper paperwork if an incident/accident occurs.
• Keep the Recreation Supervisor informed of any problems (i.e. injuries, damages, etc.) that arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current CPR/AED, and First Aid Certifications
• Knowledgeable of sports or activity.
• Works well with children of all ages.

Community Recreation Manager

Function of Position:

Oversee all activity for community rec youth flag football during evenings and weekends.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all activity for youth flag football during evenings and weekends.
• Manage student employees who referee games.
• Schedule student employees to work certain fields for games.
• Communicate with teams about schedule changes.
• Communicate with teams about cancellations.
• Schedule pictures for teams.
• Make sure different sites have all necessary equipment.
• Answer questions from coaches and parents.
• Assist individuals who may encounter an injury and complete the proper paperwork if an incident/accident occurs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current CPR/AED, and First Aid Certifications

Application Procedure:

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