Recreation Specialist: Outdoor Instructor I, II, III, or IV

Salary Range: $15.27 - $22.11 Hourly
Location: Recreation Center - St. George, UT
Job Type: Part-Time, variable hours averaging less than 28 hours per week

About the Role

Under the direction of the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor/Coordinator, this position performs various tasks to provide recreation services to the St. George Community. Specifically responsible for providing leadership and oversight of outdoor recreation programs for youth ages 5-17. Serves as the lead staff in charge of setting the highest standard for safety and supervision of up to 12 students in the backcountry.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety and supervision for up to 12 students during programs and activities, generally taking place in the backcountry.
• Assists the Instructors to provide coaching and instruction for outdoor activities including bouldering, rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing.
• Oversees the work of other part-time employees and volunteers during assigned shifts or tasks.
• Assists in staff training, assignments, and recruiting.
• Provides customer service in person and over the phone; answering questions and/or referring customers to appropriate staff members.
• Responds to public inquiries providing accurate information regarding recreation programs and services.
• Aids in the promotion and advertising of programs and special events.
• Distributes brochures, flyers, schedules, rosters, etc.
• Organizes, cleans, prepares, and maintains recreation facilities and equipment.
• Works at other City programs and special events as needed.
• Performs money-handling duties according to City and division policies and procedures.
• Runs job-related errands.
• Follows all city policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Primarily working outdoors, sometimes in extreme hot/cold temperatures.
• Requires the use of vision and/or hearing to identify and evaluate emergencies.
• Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies.
• Requires moderately heavy physical activity exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently.
• Mental demands include intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
• Must be available to work weekends, mornings, evenings, holidays, and other schedules to help prepare for recreation offerings.

Qualifications

Instructor I

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Personal experience participating in and/or leading outdoor recreation activities required.
• Professional experience coordinating, programming, and leading outdoor recreation activities preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Experience working with youth is preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification required. Must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Instructor II

• All requirements for Instructor I.
• Minimum of 1 year of personal experience participating in and/or leading outdoor recreation activities required.
• Minimum of 6 months professional (paid) experience coordinating, programming, and leading outdoor recreation activities required.
• Personal experience working with youth is required; professional experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Instructor III

• All requirements for Instructor II.
• Minimum of 2 years of personal experience participating in and/or leading outdoor recreation activities required.
• Minimum of 1 year professional (paid) experience coordinating, programming, and leading outdoor recreation activities required.
• Minimum of 1 year personal/professional (paid) experience working with youth is required.
• Customer service experience required.
• One of the following certifications is required and must be maintained throughout employment:
  • Lifeguard certification with Waterfront Skills module through the American Red Cross or similar certification.
  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
  • Single Pitch Climbing Instructor (SPCI) certification through the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) or similar certification.
  • Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor certification through the Professional Mountain Biking Instructors’ Association (PMBIA) or similar certification.

Instructor IV

• All requirements for Instructor III.
• Minimum of 3 years of personal experience participating in and/or leading outdoor recreation activities required.
• Minimum of 2 years professional (paid) experience coordinating, programming, and leading outdoor recreation activities required.
• Minimum of 2 years personal/professional (paid) experience working with youth is required.
• Customer service experience required.
• Two of the following certifications is required and must be maintained throughout employment:
  • Lifeguard certification with Waterfront Skills module through the American Red Cross or similar certification.
  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
  • Single Pitch Climbing Instructor (SPCI) certification through the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) or similar certification.
  • Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor certification through the Professional Mountain Biking Instructors’ Association (PMBIA) or similar certification.

Skills

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge and practices of outdoor recreation activities such as bouldering, rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing.
• Risk management practices and procedures in the backcountry.

Skills and Abilities:

• Highly motivated and dependable.
• Customer service oriented with strong relationship-building skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Able to follow directions and perform physical labor.
• Flexible and able to work with a team.
• Provide structure and leadership during program activities.

Benefits

• Free access to all 4 city golf courses (Dixie Red Hills, Southgate, St. George Golf Club, and Sunbrook), swimming pools (City Pool and Sand Hollow Aquatic Center), and recreation center for part-time employees.
• Golf course privileges are based on availability. Employees can book a tee-time within 24 hours or the same day but may be turned away if no tee-times are available. If golfing with at least 2 paying customers, tee times can be set with more advance notice but are still based on availability. Red Hills Golf Course is walk-on play only, based on availability.