Activity Programs Instructor

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department seeks a recreational programs coordinator to develop and implement specialized programs and activities citywide.

You will coach, officiate, and ensure safety while adapting classes for participants with disabilities, coordinating with partners, managing registrations, and reporting on program outcomes across multiple facilities. This role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to support events and community programs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School diploma or GED
• No experience required
• Certifications like CPR/First Aid may be required for the assignment
• Texas Class C Driver or CDL if required for the assignment

Responsibilities

• Develops, markets, schedules, implements, conducts, and coordinates Citywide activities, programs, and special events
• Coaches and officiates sporting activities
• Ensures all events and activities conform to appropriate safety rules
• Modifies classes and workshops to accommodate individuals with disabilities
• Prepares and reviews payments, cash receipts, billing, or other accounting transactions
• Coordinates with other organizations; solicits donations
• Transports and/or accompanies program and event participants
• Provides participants and the public with information
• Completes and maintains forms, records, and reports
• Ensures proper facility and equipment set up and maintenance
• Maintains inventory of supplies, tools, equipment, trophies, prizes, and mementos

Skills

Oral and written communication

Coaching & officiating

Budget planning

Safety rules knowledge

Disability accommodations

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Driver license (Texas Class C/CDL if required)

Job description

About This Position

Purpose: Under general supervision, this position develops and implements specialized recreational programs and activities.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Develops, markets, schedules, implements, conducts, and coordinates Citywide activities, programs, and special events.
• Coaches and officiates sporting activities.
• Ensures all events and activities conform to appropriate safety rules.
• Modifies classes and workshops to accommodate individuals with a variety of disabilities.
• Prepares and reviews payments, cash receipts, billing, or other accounting transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
• Coordinates with other organizations. Solicits donations.
• Transports and/or accompanies program and event participants.
• Provides participants and the general public with information.
• Completes and maintains forms, records, and reports.
• Ensures proper facility and equipment set up and maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, tools, equipment, trophies, prizes, and mementos.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of recreational programs and activities.
• Knowledge of City practices and policies and Local laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to plan, market, and promote programs.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the City and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma/GED, and no experience required.

Licenses and Certifications Required

Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment. May require certification in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, or other areas as specified for the assigned class. Texas Class "C" Driver or Commercial Driver license if required for the assignment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience implementing adapted recreational activities to individuals and groups of individuals with disabilities from age six (6) years old to adults.
• Experience working with youth and teens in recreational programming; and in implementing/teaching recreational classes and activities.

Preferred Skills

Ability to fluently communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English and Spanish, or English and another language.

Preferred Programming Knowledge

• Recreational Games and Activities (Indoor or Outdoor)
• Sports/Athletic Programs
• Science/Nature/Environmental Education
• Outdoor Recreation
• Arts and Crafts
• Team Building
• Therapeutic Recreation, Inclusion and Special Education
• S.T.E.A.M. - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Other

Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Location

Various City of Austin Recreation Facilities

Work Schedule

Variable schedule, 20 to 40 hours per week. May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays. Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs. May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Salary

$22.15 per hour.

Notes to Candidate

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!

Modification & Support Services Sites

Alamo Recreation Center - 2100 Alamo St, Austin, TX 78722

Dottie Jordan Recreation Center - 2803 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX 78723

McBeth Recreation Center - 2401 Columbus Dr, Austin, TX 78746

Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center - 2608 Gonzales St. Austin, TX 78702