Program Instructor - Outdoor Murfreesboro

City of Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murfreesboro is seeking a Program Instructor in the Community Services Division to lead and deliver park and facility programs. Duties include planning, instructing, supervising participants, and ensuring a positive customer experience.

The role requires English communication, program planning, and safety oversight, with occasional weekend, evening, or holiday work. CPR/AED certification is required within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in spoken and written English and able to communicate clearly.
• Experience in coordinating or instructing recreational programs is ideal.
• Ability to lead, organize, and deliver community programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patrons to ensure safe, enjoyable experiences.
• Instruct and plan specialty programs aligned with the assigned area.
• Monitor facility and participants; maintain clean, orderly spaces.
• Process registrations and fees using facility software; balance cash drawers.
• Keep accurate records and reports; manage schedules and calendars.
• Provide CPR/AED assistance as needed and order supplies.
• Plan events and activities; adapt programs for safety and accessibility.
• Support safety procedures and enforce rules within the assigned area.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Public speaking

Program planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver’s license (Tennessee)

CPR/AED certification

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.