Community Programs Instructor

Town of Blacksburg, VA; Patrick Henry (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Blacksburg, VA seeks a program lead to design, plan, and head recreational activities across seasonal, ongoing, or temporary offerings. Programs may target any age group and require superior knowledge of the subject area.

Hourly wages vary by program: Poetry and Pre-K at $17.55, Art $20.00, Dance $20.00, Language $25.00, STEM $25.00. Most sessions occur on weekends or evenings, with schedules depending on offerings.

Qualifications

• Combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the requirements needed to implement and educate during the program.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED certification required.
• Must complete and pass a background screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of program curriculum and advertising of the program.
• Maintain list of program needs and materials and communicate with designated supervisor.
• Works closely with the Program Supervisor in implementing schedule of program.
• Lead and supervise the program and all participants.
• Prepares areas and locations in preparation of programs; obtains and stores equipment in proper area in an organized manner.
• Enforces all safety rules.
• Upholds and enforces department policies.
• Reports definite as well as potential physical hazards in unsafe conditions of the facility and equipment to the Program Supervisor.
• Effectively communicates problems to the Program Supervisor and Department staff or others.
• Program lead must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Skills

Oral & written communication

18+ age requirement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Design, plan, and lead recreational programs for a variety of activities/classes on a seasonal, ongoing, or temporary basis. Programs may be oriented toward any age group. The program lead will be required to have superior knowledge of the field or topic that is being taught or led in the program.

Hourly wages will depend on the program being offered, per the following:

• Poetry - $17.55hourly
• Pre-K - $17.55hourly
• Art - $20.00 hourly
• Dance - $20.00 hourly
• Language - $25.00 hourly
• STEM - $25.00 hourly

While programs are typically offered on weekends or evenings, schedules are dependent on program offerings.

The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with the development and implementation of program curriculum and advertising of the program.
• Maintain list of program needs and materials and communicate with designated supervisor.
• Works closely with the Program Supervisor in implementing schedule of program.
• Lead and supervise the program and all participants.
• Prepares areas and locations in preparation of programs; obtains and stores equipment in proper area in an organized manner.
• Enforces all safety rules.
• Upholds and enforces department policies.
• Reports definite as well as potential physical hazards in unsafe conditions of the facility and equipment to the Program Supervisor.
• Effectively communicates problems to the Program Supervisor and Department staff or others.
• Program lead must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

• A combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the requirements needed to implement and educate during the program.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED certification required
• Must complete and pass a background screening.