KARATE INSTRUCTOR

Salary : $26.71 - $32.46 Hourly

Location : Various Facilities, CA

Job Type : PART-TIME

Job Number : 2023-3-0308

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 03 / 08 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, instructs and supervises instruction of youth and adults participating in the City of Commerce Karate Program.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Organizes, schedules, develops and teaches basic karate techniques to provide a quality competitive environment to train and motivate young athletes and adults in the sport of karate;

instructs karate team participants on safe karate techniques, and physical training regimens.

• Organizes and coordinates karate team practices and physical workouts.
• Controls, inventories, maintains and issues an assortment of materials and equipment
• Explains the rules and techniques for karate activities; evaluates performance of program participants and assists with skills improvement.
• Conducts grading / testing for belt-level advancement in the program.
• Supervises program participants, and enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor recreation facilities;
• maintains discipline, monitors behavior and resolves issues; monitors program activities, and assists participants in recreation activities and special programs;

reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities.

Sets up and takes down equipment and prepares venue for activities and events; supervises, instructs and coaches participants;

maintains equipment and facilities in clean and safe condition; communicates with general public, community resource agencies, and other organizations in order to coordinate and promote program activities.

Evaluates program for effectiveness and participation levels; tracks services provided, monitors results, and generates operational reports as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND two year's experience in recreation programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must posses a California Class C Driver's License at the time of application.
• Must obtain a passenger endorsement Driver's License within 90 days of appointment.
• Must possess certificates for First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer within 90 days of appointment. .
• Must be certified as a Black Belt.
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• The City shall match employee deferred compensation contribution in an amount not to exceed 3% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period
• Part-time employees are not eligible for CalPERS Retirement Benefits

Are you certified as a Black Belt?

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying WORK experience in the WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION of my application.

All information provided must be accurate, complete and verifiable, otherwise it will be disqualified.I UNDERSTAND that, I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and / or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

I understand any misrepresentation of the information I provide will be grounds for my application being disqualified from the process.

To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information : -Working E-mail address-Telephone NumberI UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Commerce Human Resources Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails.

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