Skate Park Recreation Instructor (Part-Time, Temporary)

About the role

The Campbell Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking motivated, energetic, team-oriented individuals with experience in skateboarding who enjoy working with youth. This position will plan, conduct and supervise activities including skateboarding skill development and other activities for children ages 6 to 14.

Responsibilities

• Schedule June – August: Weekdays, ~20 hours a week
  Summer camps run June through August from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  September – May: Weekends, ~3-5 hours a week
  Classes run September through June on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
  Private lessons are scheduled based on staff and facility availability.
• Supervise and teach skateboarding skills to different ages and ability levels in a group setting
• Create appropriate lesson plans for each session/skill level
• Able to communicate and demonstrate skills to participants
• Able to motivate and educate varying ages and abilities with the basic skills and techniques of skateboarding
• Maintain open communication with Recreation Coordinator and Supervisor about weekly programming
• Maintain cleanliness of Skate Park before and after instruction allowing safe use of the facility
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Must have knowledge of the skills required for giving instruction
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Able to demonstrate skateboarding skills
• Must be able to conduct activities standing, skateboarding, walking and sitting
• Conduct activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending and reaching on a moderate basis
• Experience working with or instructing youth, though not required

Certificates And Licenses

• First Aid, CPR & AED certified, training will be provided upon hire.

Supplemental Information

• Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, until position is filled.
• Applications are only accepted online.
• Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Résumés should be attached separately.
• Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the applications.
• A completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Division by the closing date.

Selection Process

• The most qualified applicants as determined by initial screening of applications will be invited to participate in an interview and lifeguard skills practical testing.
• Selections will be made from the results of the interviews and skills testing.

Tuberculosis Test

• Tuberculosis test results must be submitted prior to scheduled employment.

For More Information

• Please call: 408.866.2106 or email bjh@campbellca.gov