Outdoor Specialty Instructor

About the role

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking highly motivated Outdoor Specialty Instructors to join our team! Instructors should have experience, interest, and knowledge in specialties that include: Archery, Birding, Environmental Education, Kayaking/Canoeing, Hiking, Fishing, Science/STEM, and other nature/outdoor related activities. Instructors should have experience working with youth, teens, adults, and are able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and care for the program and participants.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to plan for activities
• Lead and instruct educational/recreational programs
• Provide safe and quality experiences to those enrolled in the program
• Scheduled work hours are dependent on enrollment and flexibility is required to include evening and weekend hours

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma / G.E.D. equivalent
• 6-12 months of nature/outdoor-related programmatic experience

Qualifications

• Requires special training in specified activity
• Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity
• Customer service principles
• Basic exercise science principles and theories
• Recordkeeping principles
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Modern office technology
• Computers and related software applications

Skills

• Providing customer service
• Maintaining equipment and facility
• Maintaining operational records and reports
• Using computers and relevant software applications
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Utilizing computers and relevant software applications
• Communication, interpersonal skills

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma/G.E.D.
• 6-12 months of related experience

Special Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• May require Federal or State background check

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises

Note

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.