Instructor-Brambleton Center

Roanoke County, VA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Roanoke County, VA is seeking a seasonal/contractual instructor to lead recreational programs and teach group classes. This role maintains a safe, engaging environment, ensuring participants meet program standards and goals.

Hours are 1-3 per week, with a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays. Preferred: CPR/First Aid/AED certification and Virginia driver’s license. Requires experience in teaching groups.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of group instruction principles.
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate group recreation classes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Teaches group classes for designated subject or program.
• Ensures participants are engaged and comply with standards.
• Motivates participants to achieve goals and return to classes.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with staff, contractors, customers and the public.
• Participates in meetings and stays informed about facility issues.

Skills

Group instruction principles

Coordinate group recreation classes

Communication skills

Customer relations

Education

Education or training in programming/instruction

Job description

Serves as an instructor on a seasonal/occasional, contractual or hourly basis. Maintains a safe and controlled atmosphere to ensure a high quality program that meets the standards of the department.Leads a series of recreation programs in diverse areas with minimal supervision.Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Recreation staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Hours required for this position: 1-3 per week

• Teaches group classes for designated subject or program.
• Ensures that all the participants in the class are engaged in the class and that the class abides by established standards.
• Motivates all class participants to accomplish their goals and keep coming to the classes.
• Interacts spontaneously with members, guests, and center staff at any given time in the facility to model a personal and inviting atmosphere for the facility.
• Stays current on recreation trends and how they may influence or affect assigned programming area.
• Starts and ends classes on time and returns all equipment to proper location.
• Recommends new and/or replacement equipment for areas.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, contractors, customers, and the general public.
• Fosters a team environment through daily work habits and a positive attitude.
• Actively participate in meetings to keep informed of facility issues and information.

Education

Required:Education or training in the assigned area of programming and instruction.

Experience

Required:Some experience in teaching/instructing groups.

Preferred: Three (3) or more years of experience teaching/instructing classes.

Certifications/Licenses

Preferred: Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.

Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of group instruction.
• Knowledge of community recreation program needs.Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate group recreation classes.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers and the general public.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing, to wide variety of staff and customers.

Additional Requirements

Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results.Good physical condition.Following a conditional offer of employment, may be required to pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and some holidays.

Minimum age 16.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None