Volleyball Instructor - ComEd Rec Center

Job Title: Volleyball Instructor - Part-Time / Non-Exempt

Reports To: Facility Manager

Job Description

ComEd Recreation Center is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and motivated Volleyball Instructor to lead volleyball programming for children and participants of varying ages and skill levels. The ideal candidate will create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment while teaching fundamental volleyball skills, promoting teamwork, and encouraging individual development. As a ComEd Recreation Center Instructor, you will embody our culture to Inspire, Teach, and Motivate our members by delivering an enjoyable and rewarding sports experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging volleyball lessons, practices, and recreational programs for participants of varying ages and skill levels.
• Teach and demonstrate fundamental volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and defensive positioning.
• Develop age-appropriate drills and activities that support participants’ skill development, coordination, and overall athletic growth.
• Provide instruction on volleyball rules, strategies, techniques, positioning, and game fundamentals.
• Adapt instruction and activities to accommodate different skill levels, learning styles, and individual needs.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, discipline, and positive communication among participants.
• Supervise participants during practices, games, and other volleyball-related activities to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
• Enforce established safety guidelines, facility policies, and program procedures.
• Monitor participant progress and provide constructive feedback to encourage continued improvement.
• Promote a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports participation, learning, and enjoyment of the sport.
• Address participant conflicts and behavioral concerns professionally and appropriately.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with participants, parents, volunteers, and facility management.
• Maintain and organize volleyball equipment and ensure the instructional area is clean and safe.
• Report safety concerns, injuries, equipment issues, and participant or parent concerns to management promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Red Cross CPR certification required.
• Previous volleyball coaching or instructional experience preferred.
• Relevant instructor certifications (ACE, AFAA, or equivalent) and additional specialty certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, rules, and techniques, with the ability to instruct participants of varying ages and skill levels.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Dependable, organized, and able to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to follow facility policies, work collaboratively with staff and participants, and perform essential duties satisfactorily.

Hours: This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays. At this time, ability to work:

• Wednesdays 3:30p-7p
• Fridays 5:30p-8p
• Sundays 9:30a-12p

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 walk, stand, sit for long hours and work with various types of fitness equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants. The employee must have the endurance to complete the instruction of the assigned fitness program.

Hourly Rate: $19.00

Benefits:

• Paid Leave Accrual
• Sick Time Accrual
• 401(k) once eligibility is met

Only candidates that apply through our online system will be considered. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact: 312-235-7148

Recruiter: Maggie Szot

Contact: (312)235-7148

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