# Youth Start Smart Basketball Instructor (Parent-Child Program)
SALARY
$9.55 – $10.13 Hourly
LOCATION
50010, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Temporary
JOB NUMBER
24-PRYSSI-02
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation
OPENING DATE
12/04/2024
CLOSING DATE
1/10/2025 5:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Youth Start Smart Instructor (Parent-Child Program)-Basketball.
Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work Saturday mornings, January through February (2025), with potential for additional opportunities to follow.
Youth Instructors are directly accountable to the Recreation Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
## Examples of Essential Job Functions
– Instruct youth on the basic fundamentals of basketball.
– Enforce all procedures and rules in place for all youth at all facilities/locations.
– Inspect environment to ensure the safety of the children.
– Teach good sportsmanship at all times.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversi
