Recreation Instructor-Cycling

Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District is seeking a Senior Recreation Instructor to plan, implement, and lead a variety of recreation programs. The role involves teaching, mentoring staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining accurate records while delivering a positive experience for participants and the public.

The position requires flexibility, reliability, and strong communication skills to work in indoor or outdoor settings and support diverse age groups and program types.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and problem-solving skills to adapt to varying program needs.
• Strong communication with participants, staff and the public.
• Punctuality, reliability and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and facilitate recreation programs, classes, workshops or trips.
• Maintain standards and safety and act as lead instructor as needed.
• Provide mentoring and instructional guidance to program staff.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure certifications are current.
• Attend required trainings and maintain a positive public image.
• Assist participants with activities and work in varied weather conditions.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Teamwork

Recordkeeping

Independence

Job description

Provides general administrative and program support in the maintenance and monitoring of the recreation program and staff, or may provide specialized training, in sports, fitness, exercise, or cultural or recreational programs. Instructors will be held to the upmost standard regarding customer service, leadership, and providing a positive experience for all participants and staff.

• Plan, implement, and facilitate recreation programs, classes, workshops or trips.
• Portray a positive public image.
• Provide a safe, relevant and challenging instructional activities for participants.
• Provide mentoring and instructional guidance to program staff.
• Maintain standards in accordance with industry standards.
• Continually be on the watch for potential hazards in the facility and/or the activity or program area.
• Full working knowledge of policies and procedures, including facility or program Emergency Action Plans.
• Attend and participate in all in-services, meetings or staff training as required.
• Keep accurate records according to district policy including timesheets.
• Maintain certifications as required by governing agency.
• Responsible for organizing class area and teaching aids, maintaining cleanliness and care of equipment.
• Act as lead instructor in co-teaching activities and provide highly specialized instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum age 18.
• Maintain basic level of certification per governing agency in area of expertise.
• Provide a positive attitude and be a role model for other staff members.
• Have current CPR/AED certification (or be able to obtain within 3 months of hire).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility, a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all ages and levels.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a group and to interact with the public in a positive and courteous manner.
• Ability to make sound judgements under stress and have quality communication skills as well as a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in work habits.
• Willingness to accept guidance and instruction from your supervisor and to communicate effectively with them.
• Update and maintain records as required.
• Maintain communication with participants and staff.
• Ability to work well independently or in a team environment.

Work Environment and Physical Effort

Senior Recreation Instructors may work inside and outside depending on program and in various weather conditions. Instructors must be able to physically assist participants in skills, drills and activities. This is a non-smoking workplace. Work is performed in an indoor or outdoor setting. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to physically assist, or participate in, activities with participants.
• Ability to perform all skills required for certifications.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to stand; walk; sit, reach with arms and hands depending on the activity. Must be able to talk, taste, smell and see (both near and far). Occasionally they may be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds.
• Hours will vary depending on the program schedule and may include early morning, evening or weekends.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.