Part-Time Recreation Instructor /Jazz Band Director

Layton City; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Layton City seeks an instructor for a variety of recreational programs, including sports, music, and performing arts. You will plan and conduct classes, teach skills, and promote safety for participants across levels from beginner to advanced.

The role requires at least 18 years of age, First Aid/CPR within 3 months, and relevant teaching or coaching certification or degree. Band rehearsals and evening sessions may occur; driving license preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of sport, music, performing arts, or related skills.
• Ability to demonstrate techniques and adapt lessons to skill level.
• Explain proper techniques clearly and supervise participant safety.

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts recreation instructional classes and programs.
• Provides instruction on sport, music, or performing arts skills.
• Interacts with facility users in a kind and professional manner.
• Ensures participant safety during activities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Teaching/coaching certificate or related degree

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of technical and advanced duties as needed to assure participant safety and appropriate program skill instruction. Responsible for the instruction and safety of participants registered in the instructional based recreational programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes and follows the City's Mission Statement, values, and expectations.

Plans, organizes, and conducts recreation instructional classes and programs, such as cross country, pickleball, tennis, track and field, music, community band, and other instructional programs.

Provides beginning to advanced level instruction on sport specific skills, musical skills, performance techniques, rules, strategies, and other skills appropriate to the program.

Assists in public relations by interacting with facility users including participants, spectators, staff, officials, school representatives, performers, etc. in a kind and professional manner.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

1. Basic knowledge of sport, music, performing arts, or other program-related skills.
2. Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform duties with at least six months experience related to youth group instruction, teaching, directing, or coaching.

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   
   1. Working knowledge of the methods and techniques to develop class content appropriate to the course description and level.
   2. Be able to instruct participants on sport, music, performing arts or other program related skills and methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate movements and skills, and teach appropriate skills to allow participant growth, development, and advancement. Maintain an alertness and awareness of participant activities and safety.
   3. Ability to plan, organize, and develop training curriculum; demonstrate proper technique; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
   4. For music and performing arts programs, ability to lead rehearsals, provide instruction, prepare participants for performances, and work with individuals of varying skill levels.

1. Special Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age
2. Must have (or obtain) first aid, AED, and CPR certification within 3 months of hire
3. Driver's license preferred
4. Current teaching certificate, coaching certificate, or related degree/certification.
5. Sport specific certification or endorsement by a national, state or reputable governing organization such as USA Track and Field, USA Pickleball, United Tennis Association, Utah Youth Soccer Organization, National Federation of High School Sports Certification, USA Softball Certification, USSSA Certification, etc.
6. Instructor level is determined based on relevant years of experience and demonstrated expertise.

The band will meet on Friday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.