Priority Dispatch Corp. in Evergreen, Colorado, is seeking a dedicated Recreation Instructor who will be responsible for organizing and teaching gymnastics classes and managing recreation programs. The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in Physical Education or a related field, along with essential certifications like CPR/AED and First-Aid. The position demands excellent communication, organizational skills, and experience in program coordination and coaching. Join a supportive team focused on providing safe and engaging programs for children.
Qualifications
CPR/AED and First-Aid Certification required or ability to obtain within six months.
KAT Safety Certification through USAG or equivalent required.
One year program coordination experience and two years coaching experience.
Responsibilities
Organize and conduct recreation programs including classes and camps.
Teach age-appropriate gymnastics skills and assist participants.
Maintain accurate records of attendance and progress.
Prepare administrative paperwork for the recreation program.
Skills
Physical education instruction skills
Basic computer skills in MS Office
Organizational skills
Advanced customer service and phone etiquette skills
Education
Four-year degree in Physical Education or related field
Tools
Computer software
Job description
## DescriptionNATURE OF WORKUnder the direction of the Recreation Supervisor-Gymnastics, this position is responsible for organizing and conducting all recreation programs, as well as instructing classes while supporting the Gymnastics Supervisor with administrative duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Coordinates and promotes recreation programs including camps.* Responsible for teaching recreation classes.* Must possess a highly defined focus towards both internal and external guest service.* Coordinate class and staff schedules with Supervisor and Team Coordinator.* Responsible for development of program curriculum.* Teach recreation groups through all rotations that are considered safe by current standards.* Explain and demonstrate age appropriate gymnastics skills.* Observe and assist participants in acquiring new skills.* Set up equipment specific to each class.* Check equipment and gym regularly to ensure a safe environment for participants.* Maintain accurate records of participants' attendance, payment, and progress.* Report accidents and injuries that occur during class Administer first-aid as necessary.* Inform parents of program policies and information.* Assist recreation supervisor-gymnastics by providing input for classes and camps for District's seasonal advertising, budget, and marketing.* Attend trainings, clinics, and conferences to learn new or different ideas.* Find substitutes for classes when not available.* Organizes and maintains gym.* Answer phones and return messages as needed.* Responsible for preparing all administrative paperwork for the recreation program.MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY DUTIES* Provide proper training by instructing recreation instructors and aids on spotting skills, refining current coaching skills, and ensuring staff attendance in spotting clinics.* Find substitutes and/or fill in for staff when they cannot attend scheduled classes.* Requires the ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with other District personnel, the general public, and representatives of other government agencies.* Meets with program staff as needed.* Provides staff evaluation input to recreation supervisor-gymnastics.ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF DUTIES* Create handouts to inform gymnasts and parents of upcoming events and current program information* Set up and clean up gym for daily circuits* Use current computer software to produce attendance sheets for instructors* Use current computer software to determine participation and revenue* Create weekly outline of themes and circuits for classes for instructors to follow## QualificationsSKILLS* Physical education instruction skills* Basic computer skills in MS Office* Organizational skills* Advanced customer service and phone etiquette skillsKNOWLEDGE* Expert knowledge of preschool aged children and gymnastics fundamentals.* Knowledge of policies and procedures of the DistrictABILITIES* Requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing* Ability to work in an indoor environment with frequent interruptions and distractions* Ability to instruct gymnasts properly and safely to reach goalREQUIRED TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS* Four (4) year degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent education and experience* CPR/AED, and First-Aid Certification, or have the ability to obtain within six-months (6) of employment* KAT Safety Certification through USAG or equivalent* MELPD through USAG* One (1) year program coordination experience* Two (2) years coaching experience\*Please note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job.