Program Instructor-Theatre

City of Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murfreesboro is seeking a Program Instructor to develop and deliver community programs in the Community Services Division. You will assist in leadership roles with programming in the assigned park or facility, collaborating with contracted artists, theater staff, and Parks and Recreation teams.

Under supervision, you may focus on athletics, aquatics, cultural arts, outdoor recreation, historic preservation, or senior services, and you will plan, organize, and instruct specialty

Qualifications

• This role requires a minimum age of sixteen; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Driver’s license valid in Tennessee is required.
• Must possess CPR/AED certifications or obtain within six months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Interact with patrons to provide a positive customer experience.
• Provide accurate information regarding activities and services.
• Plan, organize, and instruct specialty programs for the community.
• Monitor the assigned facility and participants; maintain area cleanliness.
• Make recommendations for new programs or services; plan special events.
• Enforce area rules for safety and welfare of staff and participants.
• Operate facility management software; process registrations, balances, deposits, and receipts.
• Maintain records, reports, and schedules; assist with marketing information.
• Administer CPR and use AED; assist with ordering supplies and equipment.
• Plan and prepare special events; manage inventory of equipment.
• Support Theatre and performing arts programs; work some weekends/evenings/holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Facility management software

CPR

AED

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.

The Program Instructor works under the supervision of the assigned Program Coordinator or Arts Manager and may collaborate with contracted artists, theater staff, marketing personnel, and Parks and Recreation teams.

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.

Marketing & Administrative Support:

• Communicates accurate and timely programming information to the marketing team for promotional materials and publications.
• Maintains program records and attendance information as required.

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.

Supplemental Information:

• This position will emphasize programming for ages 6 to 18.
• Assist with Theatre programs as well as creating engaging programs for the performing arts.
• Requires you to work with our established team on group projects as well as managing your own programs.

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.