Program Instructor-Theatre

City of Murfreesboro, TN; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Murfreesboro is seeking a Program Instructor to develop and deliver programs in the Community Services Division. This role supports parks and recreation activities, including athletics, aquatics, cultural arts, and performing arts, under supervision.

Responsibilities include planning, instructing specialties, coordinating with staff and contracted artists, processing registrations, maintaining records, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• CPR/AED certifications required or obtainable within six months of hire.
• Driver’s license valid in Tennessee required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate in English to ensure safe operations.
• Plan, organize, and instruct community programs in the assigned area.
• Monitor the facility and participants; enforce safety rules.
• Process registrations and admissions; balance cash drawer and record transactions.
• Maintain records, reports, and calendars; assist with special events.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED certification

Driver's license (TN)

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.

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.