Parks & Recreation Instructor

About the role

The Instructor is responsible for leading, developing curriculum, and planning aquatic, recreational and/or specialized program activities for participants across a variety of themes and age groups. This includes ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment, enforcing program policies, and providing instruction that aligns with the goals and objectives of the Parks & Recreation Department.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and instruct classes to participants in a specified field as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of proper use and operation of required equipment; ensure controlled environment and conduct classes in compliance with department standards and appropriate safety protocols.
• Aid in developing and/or refining ideas for new and/or existing programs to contribute to the quality and type of programs offered.
• Maintain and clean work and program areas to ensure for the safe and orderly participation in classes.
• Maintain records and reports, including participant usage records.
• Respond to questions and provide information to the public and participants regarding classes, programs, and use of facilities.
• Provide emergency response as necessary including first aid and CPR.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending trainings and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective instruction techniques.
• Methods and techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Development of curriculum for classes and programs.
• Principles and practices of customer service and public relations.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within area of assignment.
• Modern office equipment, including computers and supporting applications.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Skills

• Effectively instruct participants in assigned classes and activities.
• Enforce applicable rules and regulations.
• Problem solve and maintain an orderly, controlled and safe environment.
• Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and participants.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate and use tools, equipment and safety protective items needed for performing duties.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Intermittent position, which does not require a regularly scheduled workweek and is scheduled for less than one-thousand forty (1040) hours in a year.