Activity/Sports Instructor I

About us

The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city’s strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

Job Summary

Supervise, coach, and instruct fall little kicks and kicks league soccer programs at Paul Frank Field. 

This position will work on Sunday afternoons from September to Mid-October between the hours of 12:30-4pm as directed by the recreation supervisor.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a positive, educational, active and fun environment for participants.
• Act as safety officer and implement any first aid needed.
• Uphold the integrity of the recreational sport/activity and deal directly with any unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Required to help set-up and breakdown facility for specific activity/athletic instruction.
• Work cooperatively with Park and Recreation Department, other facility users, team managers, and players implementing other recreational programs.
• Act in a polite and courteous manner and represent the Recreation Department and the City of St. Louis Park in the most professional way.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.  
• Must be very familiar with sport or activity and have knowledge of all official rules and skills.
• Experience working with groups and teaching skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.