What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Instructor-Athletics position at Chapel On The Hill?
Summary
Inspire, Create, PLAY … and get paid!
Recreation Instructor –Athletics
PAY: $20.69-$25.00 per hour
What We’re Looking For
An energetic, enthusiastic, and creative individual, who has a passion for working with people and promoting physical activity through engaging athletic programs, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for participants of all ages and skill levels.
Essential Functions
What You’ll Do At Work
Plan & Coordinate. Assist in athletic recreation program planning, instruction, and facilitation. Observe participant behaviors and interactions. Develop and implement individual inclusion plans. Complete and submit reports.
Communicate. Develop relationships with staff, parents, volunteers, and participants; be empathic, build trust, and display patience. Mediate and resolve conflicts and behaviors.
Lead! Supervise and support volunteers to create an inclusive and meaningful experience. Provide training and development of inclusion strategies. Provide positive and corrective feedback.
Lead by Example. Manage participants and their behavior, lead instruction, games, and activities, promote skill development, and exploration. Make adaptations for inclusive learning and play.
Participate! Actively engage while supervising and instructing participants. Encourage and invite participation, set an example for positive and inclusive learning and play.
Attend to injuries. Provide first aid. Complete and submit reports. Inventory and restock supplies. Perform C.P.R. and utilize A.E.D.
Learn and Grow. Attend and participate in staff orientation and trainings. Lead and participate staff meetings and teambuilding. Give and receive feedback. Provide input.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Learn, serve, and work together to build a community where people thrive by upholding the Town’s values, RESPONSIBILITY, EQUITY, SAFETY, PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, COMMUNICATION, and TEAMWORK.
Support Athletics: Set up, break down, and maintain supplies and equipment. Clean and maintain safe spaces. Be flexible and adapt to changes; assist and support where needed.
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be working both indoors and outdoors, at and in recreation centers, parks, playgrounds, trails, and swimming pools. Programs run year-round, and you may experience hot or cold temperatures and inclement weather.
When You’ll Work
You’ll work evenings and weekends based on seasonal program schedules. Fall 2025 programming requires staff to be available Mondays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
What You’ll Take Away from Your Experience Working with Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation
You Should Apply if You (minimum requirements)
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Temporary (Program Suppport) employees are not eligible to receive benefits.
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The Town of Chapel Hill places a strong emphasis on reducing language barriers for participants. Please select ALL languages you speak well enough to effectively communicate with campers and/or their parents
Inspire, Create, PLAY … and get paid!
Recreation Instructor –Athletics
PAY: $20.69-$25.00 per hour
What We’re Looking For
An energetic, enthusiastic, and creative individual, who has a passion for working with people and promoting physical activity through engaging athletic programs, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for participants of all ages and skill levels.
Essential Functions
What You’ll Do At Work
Plan & Coordinate. Assist in athletic recreation program planning, instruction, and facilitation. Observe participant behaviors and interactions. Develop and implement individual inclusion plans. Complete and submit reports.
Communicate. Develop relationships with staff, parents, volunteers, and participants; be empathic, build trust, and display patience. Mediate and resolve conflicts and behaviors.
Lead! Supervise and support volunteers to create an inclusive and meaningful experience. Provide training and development of inclusion strategies. Provide positive and corrective feedback.
Lead by Example. Manage participants and their behavior, lead instruction, games, and activities, promote skill development, and exploration. Make adaptations for inclusive learning and play.
Participate! Actively engage while supervising and instructing participants. Encourage and invite participation, set an example for positive and inclusive learning and play.
Attend to injuries. Provide first aid. Complete and submit reports. Inventory and restock supplies. Perform C.P.R. and utilize A.E.D.
Learn and Grow. Attend and participate in staff orientation and trainings. Lead and participate staff meetings and teambuilding. Give and receive feedback. Provide input.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Learn, serve, and work together to build a community where people thrive by upholding the Town’s values, RESPONSIBILITY, EQUITY, SAFETY, PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, COMMUNICATION, and TEAMWORK.
Support Athletics: Set up, break down, and maintain supplies and equipment. Clean and maintain safe spaces. Be flexible and adapt to changes; assist and support where needed.
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be working both indoors and outdoors, at and in recreation centers, parks, playgrounds, trails, and swimming pools. Programs run year-round, and you may experience hot or cold temperatures and inclement weather.
When You’ll Work
You’ll work evenings and weekends based on seasonal program schedules. Fall 2025 programming requires staff to be available Mondays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
What You’ll Take Away from Your Experience Working with Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation
- Develop work ethic, empathy, patience, and awareness.
- Interpersonal and Leadership skills.
- Improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- An American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR, & AED certification.
- Access to Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation facilities: Chapel Hill Community Center, Nate Davis Sr. Gym, and the Homestead Aquatics Centers; includes Basketball, Volleyball, Rock Climbing, and Swimming during drop-in hours.
- Memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!
You Should Apply if You (minimum requirements)
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Enjoy working with individuals with different needs.
- Have at least 2 years’ experience working in Recreation or Physical Education
- Have experience planning and instructing fitness classes.
- Experience, some college coursework, certifications, or degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, Sport Management, etc.
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Temporary (Program Suppport) employees are not eligible to receive benefits.
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The Town of Chapel Hill places a strong emphasis on reducing language barriers for participants. Please select ALL languages you speak well enough to effectively communicate with campers and/or their parents
- English
- Spanish
- Burmese
- Karen
- Mandarin
- Other
- Are you available to work Mondays from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $21 - $25
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