Recreation Instructor -Specialty Programs- Parks & Recreation Department

About the role

The City of Port St Lucie is seeking Recreation Instructors to teach classes in various specialty areas within the Parks & Recreation Department. The position involves planning, organizing, and facilitating special programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
• Communicate with event staff, participants, sponsors, and help maintain order.
• Maintain accurate drop-in sheets and turn them into designated supervisors.
• Operate at various parks and recreation facilities, park sites, and other work sites as directed.
• Exposure to loud noises, moving participants, and the public.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Prior experience in teaching is preferred.
• Prior experience in the field you are instructing is required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques required to run recreation services and programs.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate promotional skills and leadership.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to appear on time for all scheduled meetings/classes and notify appropriate individuals in advance if unable to work.
• Ability to oversee programs with clarity and make accurate decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Skills

• Public speaking and public relations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate promotional skills and leadership.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Benefits

This position is a contractual position, subject to the terms and conditions of an employment agreement. There are no specific benefits mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The pay for this position is not specified in the job posting. Please refer to the City of Port St Lucie's official compensation guidelines for details.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the job posting. Please refer to the City of Port St Lucie's official schedule guidelines for details.