BMX Instructor I - II - Youth

About the role

This position is responsible for the supervision and instruction of BMX programs. The BMX Instructor will develop lesson plans and evaluate and assess skill level and progress of all participants. This position may require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and evaluate and assess skill level and progress of all participants.
• Supervise and instruct BMX programs.
• May require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours.

Requirements

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age or fifteen (15) years of age for the BMX Instructor position.
• Must have at least three (3) years of previous experience in assigned area of structured programming.
• Experience may be achieved through BMX riding, teaching, coaching and/or competing in assigned field.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of BMX including rules and regulations.
• A good understanding of BMX including the principles, practice, and techniques.
• The ability to make proper calls on command and the ability to accept criticism.
• The ability to handle participants, team managers and/or coaches under difficult situations.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, various community organizations, and the public.

Skills

• Knowledge of BMX rules and regulations.
• Understanding of BMX principles, practice, and techniques.
• Ability to make proper calls on command.
• Ability to accept criticism.
• Ability to handle participants, team managers, and/or coaches under difficult situations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Perks

• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools.
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week).
• Paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within.
• Flexible schedules.

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs. We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.

Contact Information

To view a complete listing of the District's most current benefit package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org.