Classified Trainer

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, promotes sportsmanship, creativity and fosters good character in student participants. Ensures the safety and welfare of all participants. Supervises students in practice areas, locker rooms, busses and at all times during the activity periods

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. There will typically be an assigned schedule for these duties.

1. Provides direction to groups of students in intramural and after school activities/events. Monitors students while they are participating in drills, exercises and other activities.
2. Assists students in learning appropriate social skills through the use of cooperative physical games, exercises and sports or other activities; prepares student behavior reports and discusses concerns and issues with teachers; assists with student discipline and conflict resolution; accompanies students as needed; may provide basic first aid to students as needed.
3. Sets up fields or event rooms, courts and supplies for activities; organizes, controls, maintains and monitors event equipment and supplies; determines safety conditions and ensures safety of student activities; educates students regarding the proper care of equipment and use of  facilities.
4. Maintains student attendance records, permission slips and health information during activities, including checking in and out of students during activities.
5. May work with the Athletics designee in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.
6. Models good sportsmanship behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and other spectators.
7. Participates in District sponsored events, special activities, including Parent’s Night, banquets, award nights and Pep Assemblies.
8. May work on weekends and afterschool.

QUALIFICATIONS

      Knowledge of:

1. Methods and practices of the designated activity.
2. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
3. Materials, supplies and equipment used in team and individual activities.
4. Methods and techniques for setting up activities and courts for competitions and performances.
5. Basic first-aid methods and techniques.
6. Health and safety regulations.
7. Basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability to:

1. Organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility.
2. Understand, explain and apply District policies, rules and regulations related to areas of responsibility.
3. Maintain athletic facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
4. Perform basic first aid.
5. Organize and maintain confidential student records and files.
6. Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
7. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
8. Use tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult students and situations.
9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District faculty, staff, students and others encountered in this class.

Education, Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree or higher preferred, First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. One year of progressively responsible experience in providing supervision or direction of group activities to children; or some combination of education, training and experience that produces the requisite know­ledge and ability for the specified activity.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record; Possession of a Red Cross Multi-Media First Aid Certificate or equivalent certificate from the American Heart Association or National Safety Council approved agency.

Upon acceptance of the District’s offer of employment, new hires may be required to complete a baseline physical examination prior to the first day of employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

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 class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with District faculty, staff, students and others encountered in this class.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work in athletic facilities, outdoor  venues, and inclement weather. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.