Recreation Instructor I or II - Casper Recreation Center

City of Casper; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Casper's Recreation Center seeks enthusiastic instructors to lead programs such as dance, fitness, martial arts, archery, and arts and crafts. Instructors will be hired at the appropriate level based on experience and must deliver engaging, safe, and well-organized classes.

Instructors may work evenings and weekends and are expected to maintain records, prepare materials, and communicate clearly with participants and staff. The role emphasizes customer service and program safety.

Qualifications

• Customer service principles apply to teaching and interacting with participants.
• Knowledge of teaching principles and class management for various age groups.
• Ability to create and implement lesson plans and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Plans, instructs, and supervises participants in a class or program.
• Maintains attendance and class records.
• Prepares class summaries and instructional materials.
• Explains techniques and maintains a safe environment for participants.
• Provides customer service and communicates policies and information about the facility.

Skills

Customer service

Class instruction

Time management

Program leadership

Patience

Effective communication

Group instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Assigned to: Casper Recreation Center

Seeking Instructors who are passionate about teaching for various programs: Archery, Dance, Fitness, Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Art, and more programs

Will hire at the appropriate level based on experience.

Recreation Instructor II - $20.44 - $27.60 Hourly

Incumbents are responsible for instructing a class offered by the Recreation Division in a program area of special interest.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Receives direction from assigned supervisor or higher-level supervisory staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans, instructs, and supervises participants in a specialized class or program in areas such as dance, arts and crafts, ice skating, fitness, martial arts, or sports.
• Maintains appropriate attendance and class records.
• Prepares a class summary for assigned classes or programs.
• Prepares instructional materials and supply list for assigned classes or programs.
• Explains and demonstrates activity techniques to all class or program participants.
• Maintains a safe environment for participants.
• Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules and general information about the facility or event.
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

• Customer service principles.
• Technical fundamentals of a specialized class or program in areas such as athletics, cultural arts, dance, arts and crafts, ice skating, fitness, martial arts, sports, etc., appropriate for various age groups.
• Teaching principles.
• Basic first aid.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Work independently.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Be flexible with assignments which may change.
• Create and implement lesson plans.
• Respond calmly in high stress situations.
• Teach diverse groups of people.
• Explain, demonstrate, and clarify information to others.
• Plan, organize, and instruct a specialized class or program.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

• Customer service.
• Class instruction in a specialized area of expertise.
• Class time management.
• Leading, motivating, and training program participants.
• Demonstrating patience.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
• Working enthusiastically with groups of children or adults.

LEVEL I - EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Minimum of six months experience in a specialized class or program such as dance, arts and crafts, ice skating, fitness, martial arts, sports, etc. preferred.

LEVEL I - LICENSING and CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications within six (6) months of hire preferred.

LEVEL II - EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a specialized class or program such as dance, arts and crafts, ice skating, fitness, martial arts, sports, etc. preferred.

LEVEL II - LICENSING and CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications within six (6) months of hire preferred.
• Certification in special area of instruction relating to dance, arts and crafts, ice skating, fitness, martial arts, sports, etc. or a professional level of experience within specialized area.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test.

The City of Casper utilizes direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Maintaining City computer and data systems including networks, servers, communication systems, etc.
• Driving for the City of Casper, whether essential or non-essential
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Handling confidential information, including personnel, health, financial, or attorney-client information
• Working with or around children

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

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, which may differ based on area of focus.

Incumbents may instruct classes indoors or outdoors in an environment that has inadequate lighting; intense noise; extreme temperatures, contact injury, and exposure to chemicals, depending on the nature of the class being instructed on. Employees may also be subject to environmental hazards such as disruptive or angry people or responding to stressful conditions including providing first aid.