Program Instructor Senior Adult Programs - Patterson

City of Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murfreesboro seeks a Program Instructor to assist in leading community programs across parks and facilities. The role focuses on athletics, aquatics, cultural arts, outdoor recreation, historic preservation, and senior services, delivering engaging activities and ensuring safe, enjoyable experiences for participants.

Responsibilities include planning and supervising programs, operating facility management software, maintaining records, and coordinating special events.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in English, spoken and written.
• Provide positive patron experiences and accurate information.
• Plan, organize and instruct specialty programs.
• Monitor facility and participants; maintain cleanliness and order.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patrons to ensure safe operations.
• Provide information about activities and services.
• Plan and instruct programs aligned to assigned area.
• Monitor activity and ensure safety of staff and participants.
• Keep area clean and orderly; manage scheduling and calendars.
• Render aid as needed, including CPR/AED; order supplies.
• Operate facility software; process registrations and cash handling.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Program planning

Facility operations

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Facility management software

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.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis.
  
  

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.

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