Independent Contractor - Adult Program Instructor

White Water Canyon Park; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tinley Park-Park District is seeking enthusiastic Adult Program Instructors to teach classes at our Recreation Center as independent contractors. You’ll design programs for adults in our community and manage your own schedule, with registrations handled by the district.

Responsibilities include developing engaging programs, delivering clear instruction, fostering an inclusive environment, and ensuring safety and preparedness for high-quality participant experiences.

Qualifications

• Develop and lead engaging programs designed for adult participants.
• Provide clear instruction, guidance, and encouragement in your area of expertise.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and positive class environment.
• Adapt instruction to meet different skill levels and learning styles.
• Ensure the safe and proper use of facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to create a high-quality participant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead engaging programs designed for adult participants.
• Provide clear instruction, guidance, and encouragement in your area of expertise.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and positive class environment.
• Adapt instruction to meet different skill levels and learning styles.
• Ensure the safe and proper use of facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to create a high-quality participant experience.

Job description

Do you have a passion, skill, or hobby you would love to share with others?

The Tinley Park-Park District is seeking enthusiastic Adult Program Instructors to teach classes at our Recreation Center. As an independent contractor, you’ll have the flexibility to create your own schedule and design unique programs that engage and inspire adults in our community. From arts and crafts to cooking, fitness, technology, wellness, or lifelong learning, the possibilities are endless.

Teaching a class at the Tinley Park-Park District has many benefits:

• Your classes are featured in our Program Brochure (mailed to all residents 3x per year), our website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and school district "virtual backpacks".
• We handle all program registrations, provide you with up-to-date rosters, attendance sheets, and waitlists.
• Flexible registration for participants who can register online, in-person, and by mail.
• Affiliation with a long-standing, respected organization with a rich history and positive reputation in the Tinley Park community.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead engaging programs designed for adult participants.
• Provide clear instruction, guidance, and encouragement in your area of expertise.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and positive class environment.
• Adapt instruction to meet different skill levels and learning styles.
• Ensure the safe and proper use of facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to create a high-quality participant experience.

Details:

• This is a contract position (you will receive a 1099 form)
• Contractual Instructors are responsible for their own taxes and insurance

ABOUT US:

The Tinley Park-Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 55,000 residents with a wide variety of recreation facilities, programs, events, parks, and open spaces. The Park District maintains over 40 parks, 33 ball fields, and several facilities which include the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, White Water Canyon Water Park, Canine Campus Dog Park, Tinley Junction Miniature Golf & Batting Cages, Vogt Visual Arts Center, and the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center.