About this Opportunity!
Esports Instructor
Part Time, Non-Exempt)
$17.05 to $21.70 per hour
Application Closing Deadline: Ongoing/Open.
This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing
date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Position Summary:
Under the close supervision of the Esports Coordinator, this position
is responsible for daily preparation and instruction of indoor and
outdoor camp and other Esports activities, maintaining an appropriate
and safe recreational environment for the participants. This position
will work directly with children and parents on a daily basis. May
provide leadership and guidance to additional part-time staff
including Aides.
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for the care and safety of the participants; ensuring
that children are in a safe environment at all times (supervises
area effectively).
- Uses program resources to plan and instruct developmentally
appropriate activities and lessons for children; leads and engages
in active and sedentary indoor and outdoor lessons, games and
activities with the children, and serves as a role model participant.
- Performs daily set-up and delivery of program by organizing
activities, snacks, restroom routines, and play supervision;
maintains a clean and orderly environment; safeguards program
supplies and materials.
- Ensures that appropriate equipment/supplies are available for
scheduled activities at different locations throughout the district;
transports program supplies if needed; sets up and takes down.
Completes preventative maintenance by inspecting equipment on a
regular basis.
- Uses positive behavior reinforcement and developmentally
appropriate guidance techniques to encourage appropriate behavior,
informs supervisor if assistance is needed with behavior management,
provides documentation of inappropriate behavior.
- Develops and maintains a positive work relationship with program
participants, parents of children, and staff.
- Assists in distributing, completing, and updating all paperwork
necessary to run the camp, including emergency contact information
and weekly attendance rosters. Collect forms and information from
parents/guardians as required by the program; maintain
confidentiality of child and parent information.
- Maintains a positive program image by being prepared, creative and energized.
- Communicates with parents about children’s daily activities,
informs parents of program activities, procedures and upcoming
events, and serves as a program liaison.
- Recognize emergency and dangerous situations by reacting quickly
and calmly. Completes accident, incidents, and behavior reports.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, training, and site
events as requested.
- Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis; subs for
co-workers when available; is responsible for securing substitutes
for shifts unable to work.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these
requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents
may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any
other related duties, as may be required.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school
diploma or equivalent.
- One year of teaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Esports programming and its application, safety and
emergency first-aid procedures, and customer service principles.
- Any combination of experience, training and education that
demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform
the essential functions of the position may be considered.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License or the ability
to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.
- Current certifications in AED/CPR and First Aid or the ability to
obtain within thirty (30) days of employment (training provided by
the District).
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with
both children and adults.
- Must have ability to visually and audibly supervise children in a
variety of situations.
- Must be highly motivated and take direction well with excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to provide superior customer service.
- Must be flexible and able to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
- Must be knowledgeable of positive interaction techniques with
children, students and their parents, and staff. Demonstrates use of
these techniques in all interactions.
- Must be able to work with students in a constructive and caring manner.
- Knowledge and ability to teach patrons how to safely and properly
use all supplies, tools and equipment in accordance with established
studio guidelines
- Knowledge of Minecraft gaming and ability to help children learn
the game.
- Proficient understanding of relevant video games for programming,
including: Minecraft, Fortnite, and sports titles such as Madden,
NBA2k, EA FC, and Rocket League.
Material and Equipment Used
:
This position regularly uses a phone, computer, printer, and other
common office equipment. Also regularly uses supplies and equipment
required for specific course curriculum (e.g computer equipment and
varying video game consoles).
Working Environment
:
This position requires work in a variety of settings including
working indoors and outdoors subject to variable weather conditions,
ecosystems, and landscape. Regularly work with school age children in
busy recreation facility environment subject to continuous
interruptions and loud background noises. When working outdoors,
possible exposure to extreme temperatures, sun, rain, wind, humid
conditions and frequent exposure to grass, molds, fertilizers, dust
and pesticides.
Physical Requirements
:
Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend or
kneel to communicate with children, engage in activities with
children, and distribute supplies or materials. The ability to talk
and hear via the telephone and through face-to-face communication is
necessary. Must be able to push, pull or balance. Upper body strength
is a requisite to lift/move a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted, and
lift/move a maximum of 75 pounds with assistance. Vision requirements
include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception and color vision.
Requires sense of smell and touch. Must be able to demonstrate and
perform techniques unique to varying art disciplines.
This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work
environment and physical demands.
Employee Benefits & Perks at
South Suburban
- FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
- Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees
working 14+ hours/week)
- Paid sick leave
- Opportunities for training and promotion from within
- Flexible schedules
- To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit
package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org
About Us
Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the
environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational
services and programs.
We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of
I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of
Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service
recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two
ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event
center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment
center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly
3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119
multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of
trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South
Platte Park.
