EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Division:  Health Professions

Department: Continuing Education and Adult Education

Job title: Sports Professional for Kids on Campus

Reports to: Assistant Director

Supervises: Students on classroom

Position type: Full-Time temporary

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose: The Sports Professionals’ is directly responsible for his/her activity in the Kansas City Kansas Community College Kids on Campus program. The Sports Professionals will supervise his/her group at all times during the program.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall have ultimate responsibility of all group members while instructing various sports and activities.
• Supervise groups in all activities.
• Attend orientation and staff meetings.
• Attend and participate with participant orientation.
• Report promptly to the Assistant Activity Director any difficult situations which may arise with participants. (Team Leaders are to handle minimal discipline problems and refer more serious problems to the Assistant Activity Director.)
• Assist with the implementation and supervision of special events/and or field trips.
• Take safety precautions at all times. Report all accidents to the Medical Coordinator.
• Maintain an attitude conducive to constructive group interaction among all participants.
• Build team unity, spirit, identity, organization, and loyalty.
• Wear Kids on Campus staff shirt daily or appropriate sportswear, remembering that dress reflects upon the image of the program and sets an example for participants.
• Promote Kids on Campus in the community.
• Be responsible for the equipment and water distribution and collection each day.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and ability to play a variety of sports.
• Ability to work well with youth.
• Ability to motivate and maintain discipline in a positive manner with youth.
• Must possess high energy level and be creative and enthusiastic.
• Must be flexible and cooperative.
• Must be prompt and reliable and able to follow directions.
• Must possess strong leadership and communication skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience working with youth.
• Training in CPR or First Aid is desirable
•  College coursework in Education, Physical Education, Math, Science or a related field
• Bachelors’ Degree is preferred

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

SALARY:                 $11.00 per hour

APPLY BY:   April 30, 2018

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of position given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job related duties through their hiring department. Specific job related duties assigned by hiring department shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be expanded in role or scope.

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