Sports Instructor - Dale City Recreation Center
Salary
$17.99 - $38.23 Hourly
Location
Prince William County, VA
Job Type
Part-time Non-benefitted (PN)
Job Number
202610684
Department
PARKS & RECREATION-SEASONAL AND PROVISIONAL
Opening Date
07/10/2026
GRADE
A12
Introduction
Do you love sports? Are you interested in sharing that love with others? Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation is looking for instructors that can coach Soccer, Volleyball, and/or Basketball at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.
If you want to help kids dream and achieve their dreams, we want you to become one of the instructors who are passionate and want to inspire others! We provide a safe and fun environment that will help children grow and embrace sportsmanship. Proficiency comes next, and with that comes with skills, drills and playing strategies. Classes will be structured by predetermined guidelines.
The Sports Instructor is a part-time position and will assist and lead classes of all levels from beginner to advanced. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule to include week night and weekend hours. Classes may be inside or outside and could be in a variety of weather conditions. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of related experience coaching or teaching. Employee hours are based upon class enrollments and cannot be guaranteed.
Minimum Requirements:
Starting Payrate: $17.99/hr
Please note: the positions are open until the end of the advertisement period with ongoing application review.
The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV record checks on all licensed employees and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting may be required.
Note: The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position.
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NATURE OF WORK
This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents performs routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner level sports classes. Example; t-ball, basketball, soccer and sports/outdoors camps. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval.
TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.
Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.
Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
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KNOWLEDGE
Requires special training in specified activity;
Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity;
Customer service principles;
Basic exercise science principles and theories;
Recordkeeping principles;
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
Modern office technology;
Computers and related software applications.
SKILLS
Providing customer service;
Monitoring the use of equipment;
Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.
LEVEL OF DECISIONS
Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.
DIRECTION RECEIVED
Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.
DIRECTION PROVIDED
Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years old. May require a State/Federal background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.
NOTE
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
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This position requires a minimum education of an 8th grade education or higher. Please select the option that best describes your highest level of completed education.
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Please quantify your experience with teaching or coaching a sports or related class:
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What age group do you have experience working with? Please select all that apply.
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Have you ever developed a curriculum or learning plan for a sport?
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Please select all the sports that you are capable of teaching:
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Are you able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings?
Required Question
Employer Prince William County Government
Address 1 County Complex Court
Prince William County, Virginia, 22192
Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers