Program Instructor - Outdoor Murfreesboro

City of Murfreesboro, TN; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Program Instructor in the Community Services Division to develop and deliver programs at the assigned park or facility. You will assist in leadership roles, guiding activities in areas such as athletics, aquatics, cultural arts, or outdoor recreation, with a focus on safety and positive participant experiences.

Responsibilities include planning, teaching, and evaluating programs; coordinating with staff and volunteers; processing registrations and payments;

Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen years old; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must possess a Tennessee driver’s license.
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Ability to plan, organize, and instruct community programs.
• Experience in kayaking, hiking, and outdoor recreation is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively in spoken and written English to ensure safe operations.
• Interact with patrons to provide positive customer experiences.
• Plan, organize, and instruct specialty programs for assigned area.
• Monitor facility and participants; maintain safety.
• Process registrations and admissions; balance cash drawer; prepare deposits.
• Maintain records, schedules, and calendars.
• Render aid including CPR and AED when needed.
• Plan and prepare special events; conduct public speaking and outreach.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication in English

Customer service

Program instruction

CPR/AED certification

Event planning

Public speaking

Leadership

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Facility management software

Cash handling/registrations

AV equipment basics

Job description

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this class within the organization is to develop and deliver programs in the Community Services Division. The Program Instructor is responsible for assisting, in a leadership role, with programming in the assigned park or facility. Duties may include an area of specialty such as athletics, aquatics, cultural arts, outdoor recreation, historic preservation, senior services, or similar.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Interacts with patrons to provide positive customer experience.
• Provides accurate information regarding activities and services.
• Plans, organizes, and instructs specialty programs to serve the community, specific to the goals of assigned area.
• Monitors the assigned facility and participants.
• Keeps the assigned area clean and orderly.
• Makes recommendations for new programs, activities and/or special events.
• Observes and enforces the rules and procedures of the assigned area for the safety and welfare of the staff and participants.
• Operates a computer with facility management software; processes registrations and admissions, balances cash drawer; prepares bank deposits, collects funds, issues receipts, and records transactions.
• Maintains accurate records and reports.
• Maintains and monitors schedules and calendars.
• Renders aid as needed, including administering CPR and using an AED device. Orders supplies and equipment for programs and activities.
• Operates, utilizes, and maintains inventory of audio/visual equipment, program equipment, and supplies in the assigned facility.
• Plans and prepares special events.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with some weekend, evening and holiday work required.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Supplemental Responsibilities:

• Experience in kayaking, hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor recreation activities
• Basic outdoor activity preparedness such as pitching tents, building a fire, packing a hiking backpack, etc,
• Leading small groups of recreators
• Event coordinating and planning
• Environmental program development
• Public speaking and engagement
• Animal husbandry and welfare
• Experience in summer camp activities, events, and schedules.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age. High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Tennessee.
• Must possess current CPR/AED certifications or the ability to obtain same within six (6) months from date of hire. Failure to obtain the CPR/AED certifications within six (6) months will result in termination.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.