Athletic Program Assistant

As an Athletic Program Assistant with the City of Fort Worth, your duties will primarily involve working with local elementary schools to deliver after-school sports activities. You will coordinate and conduct various Youth Sports camps and leagues, manage setups and cleanups, maintain game records, and assist with equipment distribution, ensuring a smooth operation of sports activities.

To qualify for the Athletic Program Assistant role with the City of Fort Worth, you need a high school diploma or GED, and you must be at least 18 years old (or 17 if you're a high school graduate). Additionally, experience in coaching or playing organized sports is preferred, especially in soccer, basketball, or football.

No, the Athletic Program Assistant position at the City of Fort Worth is part-time, offering up to 19 hours per week. It is designed for individuals seeking flexible work hours, primarily during weekdays and Saturdays.

The pay rate for the Athletic Program Assistant position at the City of Fort Worth is $16.07 per hour. While it's a part-time role with no benefits, the position provides valuable experience and the opportunity to positively impact your community.

While bilingual skills are not strictly required, the City of Fort Worth highly values candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish. This skill can enhance communication with our diverse community and improve the overall experience for participants in our programs.

Discuss your approach to planning engaging, age-appropriate activities, including how you gauge the interests of participants and adapt your plans accordingly. Reflect on any tools or methods you use to keep organized, such as checklists or schedules.

Share a specific example of a conflict situation, your role in mediating it, and the strategies you used to ensure a positive outcome. Highlight your communication skills and ability to maintain a supportive environment.

Highlight your background in sports, including specific roles you’ve taken on, teams you’ve played for, or coaching experience. Mention any relevant skills or successes that demonstrate your capability in this area.

Discuss your knowledge of safety protocols and how you implement them during activities. This could include things like equipment checks, ensuring appropriate levels of supervision, and being proactive about identifying potential hazards.

Express your thoughts on the benefits of sports, such as teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. Support your answer with examples of how participation in sports can contribute to a child's development both on and off the field.

Approach this question by detailing your communication style. Emphasize active listening, empathy, and positive reinforcement to reassure parents about their child's experience in the program.

Describe your techniques for encouraging participation, such as making activities fun, offering praise, and creating a supportive team environment. Share examples of how you've successfully engaged reluctant participants in the past.

Discuss the importance of teamwork not just in sports but in every aspect of life. Explain how you would foster this value among participants and emphasize collaboration and mutual respect.

Mention any certifications such as CPR, first aid, or coaching credentials that you possess. Explain how these qualifications enhance your ability to perform your duties effectively and ensure the safety of participants.

Discuss your commitment to staying informed about the latest sports rules and regulations, potentially through official websites, coaching clinics, or continuing education opportunities, and how this knowledge will benefit your work as an Athletic Program Assistant.