Sports and Recreation Assistant

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

To assist in developing fitness programs and assist in advancing sports and physical fitness of students and university community. Also, the incumbent will assist in Lifeguarding the swimming pool, sports coaching, fitness training and in special programs and events.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the supervision and program preparation of the Sports & Recreation Coordinator:
• Performs basic coaching of a sport and escorts the team to sports competitions.
• Preforms basic daily physical preparation training for sports teams
• Performs basic training in fitness, strength and conditioning training
• Educates users on rules, regulations and safety measures, and assist users when needed.
• Explains pre-prepared training programs for students (new users) involved in general physical activity training
• Acts as a first point of contact for Sports and Recreation facilities users and keeps log of guests and visitors.
• Ensures sports facilities, inventories and equipment are in safe working order and clean.
• Performs regular general maintenance and keeps a record of daily activities and follows the planned schedule.
• Performs swimming pool Life Guard duties, when needed.
• Assists in planning and organizing sports events and activities.
• Collects, arranges and returns equipment for special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE/COMPLEXITY OF ENVIRONMENT

Must deal with a number of different clients while maintaining a professional manner. medium level of independence, maintain constant contact with the supervisor.

Work includes frequent nights and weekends.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/IMPACT OF INTERACTIONS

Interacts extensively with staff, faculty and students at all levels of the University to promote sports and healthy life living.

This position requires close work with other members of the Department thereby aiding the flow of communication to ensuring that tasks are distributed and filled.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a Minimum of a high school level education and a minimum of 0-1 years of experience in the Sports and Fitness or an equivalent combination of education, skill or experience.

Must possess intercollegiate or intramural, recreational or competitive sports experience at a university or high school level.

Other essential requirements:

Sports or Fitness certification, Life Guard Certificate, UAE resident, excellent written and spoken English language

Desired or preferred requirements:

Sports or fitness associate level degree or diploma

Other coaching and/or sports training experience

COMPETENCIES

Communication -Able to share information in an effective and collaborative manner, both verbally and in writing.

Customer & Service Focused – Demonstrates a spirit of service excellence

Results & Action Orientation – Demonstrates initiative to generate improvements and foster positive outcomes.

Builds Effective Interpersonal Relationships – Demonstrates interpersonal effectiveness in the workplace.

Knowledge & Technical Competency – Demonstrates proficiency in technical and job knowledge aspects of the position to achieve high level of performance. Able and willing to learn.