Recreation Instructor - Various Programs
About The Role
The City of Kingman is seeking highly motivated professionals to fill the positions of Recreation Instructors. These instructors will plan, organize, and conduct instructional lessons for classes presented to adults and youth in the community.
Responsibilities
- Develops, plans, schedules and conducts recreation classes in the specialized area in connection with the fee instruction program being offered to the public.
- Secures materials and equipment used for each class.
- Determines appropriate class skill and age levels necessary for participants to be successful and engaged to educate the participants.
- Prepares and conducts class instructional activities or general camp activities, prepares a course outline or schedule and a list of necessary course materials for class participants.
- Enforces site, classroom and department policies and rules.
- Affirms proper maintenance of recreational facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary environment and notifies immediate supervisor of any problems and/or concerns.
- Sets up and cleans up facilities.
- Receives, stores and issues class equipment and supplies as needed.
- Maintains a positive relationship with staff, co-workers, participants, and spectators.
- Provides excellent and proficient customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
- Ensures adherence to safety practices and to department policies and procedures.
- Follows appropriate emergency procedures to protect the well-being of the participants.
- Responds to and resolves participant complaints and notifies supervisor when necessary.
- Completes required forms and activity records and reports.
- Obtains and evaluates feedback regarding the effectiveness of the instructional process and the success of the program activity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- One (1) year experience as a teacher, tutor, counselor, or coach in an organized recreational program or related field at the level of a recreation assistant or recreation volunteer.
- A combination of the appropriate type and level of education and experience in the program area assigned.
Qualifications
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Valid Arizona Driver's License.
- Certified programs require a Certificate and/or Authorization.
Skills
- Independent judgment.
- Planning and organizing.
- Conducting instructional lessons.
- Teaching or instructing a variety of activities.
- Developing course objectives and class plans.
- Scheduling class times.
- Obtaining necessary supplies and equipment.
- Ensuring proper maintenance of recreational facilities and equipment.
- Ensuring adherence to safety practices and department policies.
- Responding to and resolving participant complaints.
- Completing required forms and activity records.
- Evaluating and obtaining feedback on the effectiveness of the instructional process.
- Maintaining a positive relationship with staff, co-workers, participants, and spectators.
- Providing excellent and proficient customer service.
- Communicating and acting in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
- Ensuring adherence to safety practices and department policies.
- Following appropriate emergency procedures.
Benefits
Commitment to Safety and Wellness: The City of Kingman ensures a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees through an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program.
Pay
Pay is determined based on the number of hours an instructor will need to work in a given class/program session, the charge/rate for class/program, the facility capacity to meet the minimum and maximum class/program size standards, and the minimum and maximum required to teach a successful class/program.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible and may vary depending on the availability of the instructor and the needs of the community.