Community Recreation

WARTBURG COLLEGETitle of Position: Community RecreationIf you are a Wartburg Student, please apply at Handshake. Recreation Program AssistantFunction of Position: Oversee recreational programming for youth and adults as an instructor or official. Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities:Youth Sports Instructor: Review activity plan before each session. On practice days, plan specific games, drills, and skills. On game days, make sure the schedule is set. Teach fundamentals and rules of a sport. Make sure all participants learn and play the various positions of the sport.Youth Activity Instructor: Teach and supervise preschool and elementary age children during activities of arts and crafts, games, sports, and music. Be fully informed of all rules and regulations of the activity. Keep records of each day's activities.Youth Sports Official: Attend all scheduled games as assigned. Maintain control of the game by knowing the rules, make calls without hesitation, and be consistent and fair. Report game results.Adult League Supervisor: Keep records of each day's activities (i.e. attendance, game results, etc.)Duties that apply to all roles: Gather and maintain all issued equipment and materials. Dress appropriately. Arrive 15 minutes early to site to ensure environment/facility is safe. Teach concepts of good sportsmanship and ensure that it is exhibited by all participants and instructors. Promote fun and participation, not competition. Maintain good public relations with parents, staff, and spectators. Be the last person to leave the location making sure all participants have left the site, lights are off, equipment is picked up, and doors are locked. Understand policy for inclement weather and enforce it when necessary. Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Waverly Parks and Recreation Department. Assist individuals who encounter an injury and complete the proper paperwork if an incident/accident occurs. Keep the Recreation Supervisor informed of any problems (i.e. injuries, damages, etc.) that arise.Minimum Qualifications: Current CPR/AED, and First Aid Certifications Knowledgeable of sports or activity. Works well with children of all ages.Community Recreation ManagerFunction of Position: Oversee all activity for community rec youth flag football during evenings and weekends.Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee all activity for youth flag football during evenings and weekends. Manage student employees who referee games. Schedule student employees to work certain fields for games. Communicate with teams about schedule changes. Communicate with teams about cancellations. Schedule pictures for teams. Make sure different sites have all necessary equipment. Answer questions from coaches and parents. Assist individuals who may encounter an injury and complete the proper paperwork if an incident/accident occurs.Minimum Qualifications: Current CPR/AED, and First Aid CertificationsApplication Procedure: Please select "Apply for this Position" below.

Created: 2026-04-02