Instructor I - Recreation 2026

Job Summary

The City of Wichita seeks an Instructor I - Recreation to deliver dynamic and engaging classes and activities at various City facilities. This limited part-time role offers opportunities to share expertise and passion in areas like arts, crafts, sports, music, or playground activities.

Distinguishing Features of Work

• Designing the course and writing course descriptions.
• Developing and submitting a lesson plan and materials list.
• Effectively conveying information to participants.
• Keeping track of class rosters.
• Notifying supervisors of any changes in class schedules or instructor availability.
• Instructing classes, activities, or games in an area of expertise.
• Working directly with class participants.
• Organizing materials for class instruction and completing preparation accordingly.
• Performing basic custodial duties.
• Sets up and takes down building furnishings and arrangements.

Requirements of Work

• Considerable knowledge of the subject or activity to be taught.
• Sufficient skill in the subject or activity to be credible as an instructor.
• Ability to teach students with a wide variety of experience and aptitude.
• Ability to develop a class plan and organize and conduct classes according to the plan.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, and/or by whatever creative means are necessary to cross communication barriers.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants, and the public.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, furniture, and/or supplies required for the assigned activity.
• May require ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions.
• May require ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.

Experience and Training

• Required Experience and Training: Must be at least 17 years old and have six months of experience and/or education in the subject or activity to demonstrate the necessary skill level to be effective in teaching class and/or conducting activities and games.
• Preferred Experience and Training: Six months of experience teaching or conducting activities in a recreational, educational, or related setting. Six months of experience developing class plans, lesson outlines, or course descriptions.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Training