HOURLY - Instructor

City of Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Las Vegas invites applications for Instructors to teach specialty classes at community centres. Instructors must have experience and knowledge in their area of expertise and will be assigned to multiple program areas as needed.

The position is hourly and part-time, with schedules limited to 19 hours or less per week. Essential duties include providing advanced instruction, greeting participants, preparing curriculum guidelines, handling equipment setup, and conducting roll calls.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level sufficient for successful job performance.
• Experience in planning and delivering recreation, cultural and leisure classes.
• Experience with adaptive recreation programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced instruction to participants registered in classes.
• Greets participants and conducts facility tours.
• Explains facility programs to participants.
• Sets up and takes down equipment for programs and events.
• Prepares curriculum guidelines for proposed classes.
• Prints Activity Role Sheet and conducts roll call.
• May supervise and coordinate other instructors as needed.
• Duties may vary based on the assigned department.

Skills

Advanced instruction

Curriculum development

First Aid/CPR/AED certifications

Job description

Instructors

The city of Las Vegas Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs department invites applications for Instructors to teach specialty classes and programs to registered participants at various community centres. Instructors must have experience, interest and knowledge in their area of expertise.

We are currently seeking Instructors to teach in the following program areas:

• Adaptive Recreation
• Aquatics (i.e., Swimming, Water Aerobics)
• Art (i.e., Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Crafts)
• Citizenship classes
• Computer skills
• Dance (i.e., Ballet, Hip Hop)
• Early Learning
• Esports
• Fitness/Aerobics (i.e., Zumba, Cardio, Yoga)
• Gardening
• Gymnastics or Tumbling
• Music (i.e., Instrument, Vocal)
• Outdoor Recreation
• Performing Arts (i.e., Acting, Theatre)
• Martial Arts & Self-Defense (i.e., Tai Chi, Karate, Taekwondo)
• Sewing or Crochet
• Sports (i.e., Basketball, Floor Hockey, Football, Soccer)

May include assignments in, but not limited to: Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, Sports Office, Cultural Centers, Park Entry Booths, Adaptive Recreation Centers, Active Adult Centers, Sports Centers/Complexes, Seasonal Camps, Aquatics Centers/Pools.

This is an hourly level, part-time position. Scheduled hours for this position are limited to 19 hours or less per week (Shift will vary based on the needs of the programs and facility). Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18 month period.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory or management staff.

Purpose of Recruitment

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time positions.

Selection Process

The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable).

Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Note: Eligible applicants will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if moving forward to the interview process. If you are not contacted, your application will remain active for a period of four (4) months.

Essential Functions

• Provides advanced instruction to participants registered in classes
• Greets participants
• Provides facility tours
• Explains facility programs to participants
• Sets up/takes down equipment for program and/or special events
• Prepares curriculum guidelines for proposed classes
• Prints Activity Role Sheet
• Conducts role call

* Duties may vary based on the assigned department.

Instructor Levels and Pay Rates

Instructor 1 ($14/hour): Minimum 16 years of age

Instructor 2 ($15/hour): Minimum 18 years of age

Instructor 3 ($17/hour): Minimum 18 years of age

Instructor 4 ($18.25/hour): Minimum 21 years of age

Our Instructor levels and pay rates are determined by skills and experience. Instructor 4’s typically hold advanced professional certifications related to their program area of instruction. Instructor 4's are considered Lead Instructors and are required to teach a variety of (two or more) subjects and typically hold advanced professional certifications that relates to those subjects.

Experience

• Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• A good, working understanding of advanced instruction techniques to lead participants on various recreation, cultural and leisure classes.
• When assigned to Adaptive Recreation programs, must have experience in working with people with disabilities and the associated behaviors.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.
• First Aid/CPR and AED certifications preferred but not required.

License or Certificate

If you hold a valid certification(s) for instruction of specialized classes, please be sure to attach this to your application.

Competencies

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.