Physical Activity Course Instructor, Pickleball

Summary

The School of Health Sciences at Regis College is seeking a Pickleball instructor to teach an on-campus 1-credit physical activity course for undergraduate students. The class is designed to encourage increased physical activity participation and open to all students regardless of experience. The class will meet twice a week for 50 minutes each or once a week for 110 minutes. The instructor will teach the basic rules of the game, demonstrate skills, plan appropriate activities for skill practice, teach basic techniques and tactics, and provide instruction during pickleball games to enhance students’ abilities to play the sport recreationally. The instructor will maintain course information on “Moodle”, the Regis College Learning Management System, to ensure effective communication regarding course requirements.

Essential Functions

• Set up the gym facilities for pickleball for each class session
• Plan appropriate activities to engage students and facilitate skill improvement related to pickleball
• Provide a positive learning experience to enhance students’ participation in pickleball during class and recreationally
• Utilize Regis learning management system to post course syllabus, assignments and grades as necessary for the course.
• Take attendance for each class meeting and record on Starfish
• Meet with Program Director as needed to ensure effective communication and to share any concerns
• Uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Pickleball instructional and/or coaching experience required
• Experience working with adult learners preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to demonstrate skills, move around the gymnasium or outdoor area to instruct and supervise students
• Ability to utilize technology for instructional purposes including updating syllabus, providing instructional materials, posting grades, etc.

Compensation: $2,160/Semester (1 Credit)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

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