Recreation Instructor - Cultural Programs

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources seeks a part-time Recreation Instructor for Cultural Programs to develop, plan, and teach programs focused on culture, creativity, and community. This role supports COE and collaborates with staff to welcome newcomers and celebrate cultures across Raleigh, with approximately 20 hours per week year-round, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, handling registrations, answering inquiries, creating

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or recreation settings is preferred.
• Experience in program management, outreach, and working with diverse communities.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, organize, and instruct recreation programs focused on culture, creativity, and community.
• Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of community events and activities.
• Respond to customer inquiries in person, by email, or by phone.
• Manage registrations, keep files, and track program information.
• Prepare outreach materials and marketing content for programs.
• Coordinate with staff at program sites to ensure a positive participant experience.
• Represent COE and the City at events and outreach activities; complete mandatory training.

Skills

Customer service

Program planning

Event coordination

Public interaction

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position assists in the development, coordination, and delivery of cultural and recreation programming. The Recreation Instructor - Cultural Programs will support the Cultural Outreach and Enrichment Program (COE) in its mission to welcome newcomers and celebrate cultures across Raleigh. COE works with City and community partners to create programs and events that encourage play, foster shared experiences, and strengthen our community. Work schedule is approximately 20 hours per week, year-round. This person must be flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Help bring people together through recreation programs focused on culture, creativity, and community. We're looking for someone who is reliable, organized, and enjoys developing and instructing programs for people of all ages. You should be comfortable working both behind the scenes and with the public, and willing to help with events and outreach opportunities, including evenings and weekends as needed. If you’re someone who takes pride in connecting people through meaningful programs, events, and community experiences, we’d love to meet you.

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources strives to foster a community of creativity, engagement, healthy lifestyles and welcoming neighborhoods. We value integrity, accountability, honesty, teamwork, fun, and leadership. Our Vision is to bring people to parks and parks to people, and we invite you to join our team! Why Join Us? We are interested in enhancing lives through the power of parks and recreation and the many benefits it provides. Together we connect and enrich our community through exceptional experiences.

Develop, plan, organize, and instruct recreation programs, classes, and activities focused on culture, creativity, and community, independently and in collaboration with other COE staff.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of community events and activities.
• Respond to customer service inquiries and concerns and assist patrons in person, by email, or over the phone.
• Perform administrative tasks such as managing program registrations, maintaining program-related files and documents, and tracking program information.
• Prepare outreach materials, educational handouts, and other marketing materials to promote programs and activities.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with staff at program sites to support program delivery and ensure a positive participant experience.
• Participate in community outreach opportunities and represent COE and the City at events and activities.
• Complete mandatory training.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

High School Diploma or GED required. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

• Experience working in a customer service or recreation setting.
• Experience in program management, outreach, and working with diverse communities.
• Bilingual preferred.

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity:

The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, to move objects.

Working Conditions:

The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. Subject to extreme heat and high noise level.

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation, may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.