Recreation Instructor/Coach - Therapeutic Recreation (PT)

The Town of Parker; Colorado; On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Parker seeks a Recreation Programs Instructor to plan, instruct, and supervise a variety of recreational activities including youth sports, therapeutic recreation, swimming, and enrichment classes. This role requires guiding sessions, maintaining safety, and coordinating with staff and participants.

Applicants should be at least 16 years old, with relevant teaching or coaching experience preferred. CPR/First Aid certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of coaching techniques, safety practices, and recreational programming.
• Ability to supervise program participants and communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Implements lesson plans and practice schedules for youth sports and enrichment classes.
• Instructs participants, ensuring sessions are age-appropriate, safe, and enjoyable.
• Assists in safety checks, setup, cleanup, and inventory management as needed.
• Acts as primary on-site contact for participants and families, reporting progress.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety practices

Program supervision

Curriculum organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Under general supervision, this position plans, instructs, and supervises a variety of recreational programs, including youth sports, therapeutic activities, swimming, and enrichment classes.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies*

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Implements lesson plans and practice schedules for youth sports, enrichment classes, therapeutic recreation, and other recreational programs; instructs participants in program activities, ensuring each session is age-appropriate, safe, and enjoyable.
• Supports inclusive programming by adapting activities and providing one-on-one assistance for participants with disabilities, as well as working directly with seniors in therapeutic recreation.
• Fosters an inclusive, supportive, and positive environment, models sportsmanship, teamwork, and resilience.
• Performs safety and maintenance checks on equipment and facilities, coordinates setup, cleanup, and inventory management as needed.
• Acts as the primary on-site contact for participants, parents and/or guardians, keeping them informed about program goals, and participant progress.
• Assesses participant skill levels, monitors progress, and provides constructive feedback.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines; responds to emergency situations, provides first aid, and completes required incident reports when necessary.
• Assists in planning and executing events, such as swim meets, practices, and seasonal activities; organizes event logistics, prepares participants, and coordinates with staff and external agencies when applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

One (1) year of relevant experience teaching, coaching, or recreational programming is preferred.

Possession of or the ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of hire.

Minimum, Additional Qualification - Swim Instructor and CARA Swim Coach.

• Current Swim Instruction certification is required.

Minimum, Additional Qualifications - Youth Sports Coach.

• Completion of concussion recognition training within ninety (90) days of hire and the ability to renew annually.

Minimum, Additional Qualifications - Youth Programs Instructor.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques, safety practices, and recreational programming.
• Knowledge of municipal recreation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of recreation center equipment and facilities.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in the use of computers and relevant software for communication and program management.
• Skill in the supervision of program participants.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to organize and teach program curriculum in a progression allowing learning and growth from program participants.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain activities through verbal and physical instruction.
• Ability to perform rescues, administer first aid, and remain attentive during aquatics activities.
• Ability to provide a positive, enthusiastic customer service attitude towards all patrons.
• Ability to handle incidents and confrontations in a recreation facility.
• Ability to collaborate across a range of recreational programs and support the mission of the Division.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires frequent use of general supplies and program and classroom equipment including but not limited to items such as arts and crafts materials, games, scoreboards, whistles, various sports gear and specialized equipment needed for therapeutic recreation and/or adaptive activities.

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Swim Coach and CARA Swim Coach requires regular swimming. Ice Skating Instructor requires regular ice skating. Requires occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with heavy lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision. Requires hearing abilities necessary to maintain a safe, responsive environment, particularly in outdoor or noisy recreational settings.

Environment

Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled environment or outdoors. Employees holding this position may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme. The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals, or radiant energy.

The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hiring range: $19.68 - $21.50 Hourly

Full Range: $19.10-$24.20 Hourly