Golf Instructor - Head Coach Salary $16.00 - $32.00 Hourly Location Columbia, MD Job Type Contingent Job Number 9981-021921 Department Recreation & Parks Opening Date 02/19/2021 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks is hiring staff for youth and adult golf lessons and summer camps, located at Timbers of Troy Golf Course. We are currently seeking a head coach for spring/summer classes and summer camps. Spring classes will run weekday afternoons/early evenings and weekends starting in mid-April. Summer classes will run weekday afternoons/early evenings and weekends starting at the end of June. Summer camps will run Monday-Wednesday mornings starting in mid-June through July.If you are applying for the Head Coach position, you must be at least 18 years of age, salary $16-$32/hr. depending on experience and certifications. For additional information call Devon Standard at 410-313-4637 or email at dstandard@howardcountymd.gov. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES:Teach, organize, and supervise participants in the teaching of golf skills.Prepare site every day to ensure safety.Responsible for keeping attendance records and necessary paperwork onsite.Notify students of canceled classes.Arrange for make-ups due to cancelations.Provide drills for players to practice on their own between sessions.Keep in contact with HCRP staff to update class lists and/or to verify late registrants.Maintain friendly, positive communication with participants and parents.Responsible for the safety and general welfare of the program and participants.Complete and submit accident and incident reports to the program supervisor in a timely manner.Appraise player skill levels at the end of the session.Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the program supervisor. MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Candidates must be reliable, mature, courteous, professional and have knowledge/experience playing or instructing golf. Must have good communication skills, be comfortable working with children and adult with flexible work hours.SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS: Sufficient skill in explaining and demonstrating golf skills; and knowledge of the basic and game-like drills.Ability to give positive feedback to correct errors and flaws in the student's swings.Ability to develop a teaching plan and motivate players to improve their golf playing skills.Knowledge of current rules of the sport and the ability to interpret them.Community CPR, American Sport Education Program (ASEP) and Concussion Certificates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks. At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits. 01 Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information. I have read and understand the language outlined above. 02 Do you have knowledge/experience playing golf? Yes No 03 If you have knowledge/experience playing golf, please where you acquired this knowledge/experience. 04 Do you knowledge/experience instructing golf? Yes No 05 If you have knowledge/experience instructing golf, please explain where you acquired this knowledge/experience. 06 You are applying for the Head Coach position, are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 07 Are you able to work flexible afternoon, evening and weekend hours? Yes No 08 For the months of April - early June classes run from 4pm-7:30pm Monday-Friday and from 8am-1pm Saturday. What is your availability during this timeframe? 09 For the months of mid-June through early August classes run from 4pm-7:30pm Monday-Friday and from 8am-1pm Saturday. What is your availability during this timeframe? For the months of mid-June through July camps run from 8am-11:30am Monday-Wednesday. What is your availability during this timeframe? 10 Do you possess any golf certifications? Yes No 11 If you possess golf certification(s), please list the certifications. 12 Do you have certifications in First Aid and CPR? Yes No 13 I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts. I have read and understand the language outlined above. 14 I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired. I have read and understand the language outlined above. Required Question Employer Howard County Government Address 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043 Phone 410-313-2033 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/howardcounty