Program Instructor - Inclusion

Part-time, non-exempt position starting at $15.00 per hour.

Purpose of Position

The part-time Program Instructor - Inclusion will facilitate adaptive recreation programs for people with disabilities in the Carmel/Clay community.

Responsibilities

• Create, organize, and facilitate a variety of programs, including but not limited to swim lessons, sports, fitness, arts and culture, social enrichment, and special events.
• Instruct adaptive recreation activities enthusiastically and effectively for a variety of age groups.
• Support participants with disabilities in all CCPR programs or events.
• Use excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and all members of the public.
• Enforce applicable rules and regulations with program participants and facility users.
• Respond to public inquiries, suggestions, and complaints; inform management as necessary.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and timeliness to scheduled shifts.
• Attend and participate in professional development meetings and trainings.
• Provide CPR/first aid, in a calm professional manner, as needed.
• Perform other related work as required.

Requirements

• Ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to assess people and varying situations, and act accordingly.
• Ability to positively adhere to and enforce Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation policy and procedures; implement emergency plans.
• Ability to positively promote the image of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, guests, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to give and understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the needs of participants with a disability without exclusion.
• Ability to modify and adapt program activities to meet participants’ interests and needs.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and interpretation in specific situations.
• Ability to interact and communicate in a positive, professional manner with team, students, and public.
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to work in an indoor or outdoor environment, such as parks and pools, resulting in exposure to weather, loud noise, rain, cold, heat, humidity, and wind.
• Ability to provide first aid, CPR/AED, in a calm, professional manner.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that might involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing 10 pounds.

Qualifications

• At least one year of instruction experience in leading programs and working with individuals with disabilities.
• Recreation Therapy or Special Education background preferred.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state, and local searches, throughout employment.

Pay

$15.00 per hour.