Instructor - I (Expect Excellence - Athletics/Golf)

Instructor I - Athletics (Golf)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Athletic Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading athletic instruction within the Expect Excellence program. The position oversees daily program activities, ensures participant safety, maintains equipment and supplies, and delivers structured, engaging instruction regularly to elementary-age students occasionally to middle and high-school age students. Athletic Instructors serve as positive role models and work collaboratively with program leadership to provide high-quality athletic programming that supports skill development, teamwork, and personal growth.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no formal supervisory authority over City employees. The incumbent provides direct supervision, instruction, and leadership to program participants during athletic activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Completes required documentation including hours worked, class sizes, and program photographs.

2. Collaborates with the Athletics Program Manager to develop lesson plans, prepare supply lists, and coordinate program logistics.

3. Serves as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.

4. Monitors equipment condition and reports replenishment or maintenance needs.

5. Sets up, distributes, collects, and maintains athletic equipment and supplies.

6. Maintains order and positive behavior during practices and classes.

7. Ensures the safety and well-being of participants by enforcing program rules and safety guidelines.

8. Develops structured, engaging, and age-appropriate lesson plans throughout the semester.

9. Leads and instructs athletic classes for elementary-age students in assigned sport(s).

10. Monitors and oversees daily activities within assigned Expect Excellence athletic programs.

All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below: 

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.  

2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times. 

3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City.  

4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.  

5. Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities.  

6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies. 

7. Complies with City-wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws. 

8. Ensures the positive promotion of the City. 

9. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc.  

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to model positive behavior, integrity, and professionalism.

2. Flexibility and creativity in adapting lessons to meet varying skill levels.

3. Ability to develop and deliver engaging, age-appropriate athletic instruction.

4. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

5. Ability to effectively instruct and manage elementary-age children.

6. Working knowledge of specialized athletic disciplines including basketball, baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, golf, track and field, wrestling, and strength & agility training.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent

2. Possession of a valid Alabama Driver’s License.

3. Ability to instruct and supervise groups of elementary-age students.

4. Education and/or experience in Golf.

1. Experience developing lesson plans or structured athletic programs.

2. Previous coaching or instructional experience with youth or elementary-age students.

3. Advanced education, certification, or formal training in a specific athletic discipline (Golf).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, and stretch. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.