Outdoor Recreation Program Instructor (Seasonal)

Salary: $20.00 hourly
Location: Cumming, GA
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: PARKS & REC - SPECIALTY RECREATION

Description

This position is responsible for facilitating Outdoor Recreation programs; assisting the Program Leader with program setup, participant supervision, equipment management, and program operations; and helping ensure the safety, effectiveness, and quality of assigned programs through the implementation of established Department standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all program participants, staff, volunteers, and spectators.
• Supports assigned Outdoor Recreation programs from setup through completion.
• Follows the on-site direction of the Program Leader and assists with supervising participants and assigned groups.
• Facilitates activities and provides participant instruction within assigned program areas.
• Monitors participant behavior and compliance with established safety procedures.
• Reinforces activity instructions and safety rules and reports participant, environmental, equipment, or operational concerns to the Program Leader.
• Responds to emergencies and assists with implementing appropriate safety procedures.
• Maintains an understanding of assigned program activities.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency appropriate to assigned responsibilities and maintains current certifications required for assigned program areas.
• Ensures assigned duties are performed in accordance with Department policies, operating procedures, industry standards, and direction provided by the Program Leader.
• Assists with the setup and breakdown of assigned programs.
• Prepares, inspects, distributes, collects, and properly stores program equipment and supplies.
• Maintains program areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Identifies unsafe equipment and reports equipment concerns to the Program Leader.
• Assists with verifying participant waivers, maintaining attendance records, and completing assigned program documentation and reports.
• Administers first aid and promptly reports injuries, accidents, equipment concerns, and unusual incidents to the Program Leader.
• Communicates professionally with participants, parents, volunteers, County staff, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess and maintain valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Requires successful completion of Department training and demonstration of competency in assigned program areas.
• Must possess or obtain any certifications required for assigned activities.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must possess an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) if required to operate County vehicles.

Benefits

There are no benefits available for seasonal or temporary employees.

Pay

$20.00 hourly

Schedule

Seasonal position
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 09/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern