Recreation Instructor: Lead Engaging Classes & Safe Activities

Bainbridge-Island-Metro-Park-; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bainbridge-Island-Metro-Park- is seeking a Recreation Instructor responsible for planning, class instruction, and leading activities for recreation programs. The role involves planning, implementing, and facilitating classes, workshops, or trips while maintaining safety and positive conduct among participants.

Qualifications include experience in related activity areas, ability to teach at various skill levels, and current CPR/AED and First Aid certification; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to plan, implement and facilitate recreation programs and activities.
• Experience instructing participants at various skill levels; ability to adapt activities for different groups.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
• Current certifications in recreation area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and facilitate recreation programs classes, workshops, or trips.
• Establish and communicate expected conduct to ensure a safe learning environment, enforcing safety rules to prevent injury.
• Explain the rules of the activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups, such as seniors.
• Administer basic first aid if needed.
• Organize and set up tools and equipment used in recreational activities.
• Teach activity participants per lesson plans.
• Maintain close supervision and maximize safety of staff and participants at all times.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with participants.
• Attend appropriate in-service training sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Skills

Program planning

Class instruction

Safety management

First aid/CPR certified

Leadership experience

Job description

Bainbridge-Island-Metro-Park- is seeking a Recreation Instructor responsible for planning, class instruction, and leading activities for recreation programs. The role involves planning, implementing, and facilitating classes, workshops, or trips while maintaining safety and positive conduct among participants.

Qualifications include experience in related activity areas, ability to teach at various skill levels, and current CPR/AED and First Aid certification; background checks are required.