Instructor

City of Frederick; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frederick's Recreation Department seeks an Instructor to lead safe, engaging group classes for participants of all levels. You will monitor participation, stay current with trends, and present a positive, professional image while delivering quality programs that serve our diverse community.

This role requires excellent customer service, strong organization, and clear communication. The ideal candidate is at least 18, with teaching experience and a relevant certification; bilingual

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Certification in program is required.

Responsibilities

• Take attendance at each class and ensure waivers are completed.
• Develop program content including scheduling and supplies.
• Report to Recreation Supervisor and follow program schedule.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive class environment.
• Instruct all aspects of the program and ensure equal opportunity to succeed.
• Maintain and organize supplies and notify supervisor of shortages.
• Communicate openly with staff, participants, and parents.
• Distribute program shirts, certificates, and awards as designated.
• Complete accident forms and report incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure participant safety and perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong organizational skills

Clear verbal communication

Bilingual desirable

Education

18 years of age or older

Prior teaching experience preferred

Job description

Job Summary

At the City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

The Instructor in the Recreation Department for The City of Frederick is responsible for providing safe, effective, motivating group classes for participants of all levels. The Instructor provides leadership while monitoring and encouraging class participation. The Instructor is responsible for staying abreast of current and evolving trends within their area of expertise. They are responsible for presenting a positive, professional and competent image of The City of Frederick through quality programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take attendance at each class and ensure that program waivers are completed by all participants.
• When applicable, develop program content to include scheduling, as well as supplies needed for program.
• Report directly to immediate supervisor, the Recreation Supervisor.
• Work all assigned hours as designated by program schedule and supervisor.
• Remain understanding, compassionate and courteous to all program participants.
• Be prepared and capable to instruct all aspects of given program.
• Provide instruction to program participants to the best of your ability, enduring equal instruction and opportunity to succeed is extended to everyone.
• Maintain all program supplies, including set-up and storage. Notify supervisor should any shortages and/or damages occur with said supplies.
• Maintain open communications with all staff, program participants, parents and Recreation Supervisor.
• When applicable, distribute all appropriate program t-shirts, certificates, supplies, awards, etc. to participants at designated times.
• Complete all necessary accident forms and report to supervisor.
• Maintain for the safety of all program participants.
• Perform any other job duties as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 18 years of age or older
• Prior teaching experience preferred

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

• Certification in program

SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.)

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to exercise patience and good verbal communication to effectively convey ideas and information.
• Bilingual desirable, not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent in this position must provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants during programs. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Physical demands are varying depending upon program being offered. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Programs may occur indoors in a controlled setting or outdoors under varying weather conditions depending on program.