Recreation Instructor - Line Dancing

Peninsula Metropolitan Park District; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

PenMet Parks is seeking a Recreation Instructor to help organize, plan, and facilitate a variety of park activities across seasonal programs. You will create curricula, assist with scheduling, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for participants, while delivering high-quality customer service.

The role requires at least one year of relevant experience or education and a high school diploma, with First Aid and CPR certifications preferred. Flexibility for evenings/weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience or applicable education or training.
• High school education or comparable experience.
• First Aid Certification and CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement curriculum for specific classes, activities, and programs.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct recreation classes (arts, crafts, dance, music, drama, sports).
• Organize materials and equipment for classes and activities.
• Ensure participant safety and complete incident reports as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and act as liaison with PenMet Parks staff.

Skills

Curriculum development

Program planning

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

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Job description

The Recreation Instructor assists with the organization, planning, and facilitation of a variety of recreation activities in various seasonal programs.The Recreation Instructorprovidesexcellent customer servicetoall program participants by exemplifyingapositive attitude and exceeding the needs of participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Creates and implements curriculum for specific classes, activities, and programs.
• Assists with planning, scheduling, and conducting recreation classes in activities such as arts and crafts, dance, music, drama, sports, games, etc.
• Plans and secures materials and equipment used for classes, programs, and activities.
• Observes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of participants and writes accident and incident reports as required.
• Demonstrates superior customer service, promotes the organization, and works as a liaison between program participants and PenMet Parks staff.
• Monitors, collects, tracks, and verifies accurate records for reporting purposes.
• Assists with training, demonstrations, certifications, and other community events as assigned.
• Performs assigned maintenance duties to keep equipment and facilities for programs clean and in working order. Ensures supplies are adequately stocked and keeps all areas of the program site clean and free from debris.
• Monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned programs, methods, and procedures and works with personnel on the continuous improvement of programs and services.
• Responds to and resolves complaints or issues in partnership with appropriate PenMet Parks staff.
• Stays current with industry standards and their influence on the desired outcome.
• Perform relatedduties, asassigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience:

• One year of experience and applicable education, and/or trainingthat would provide the required knowledge and abilities to meet the needs of the program.

Required Education:

• High school education or comparable experience.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• FirstAidCertification(Preferred)
• CPRCertification(Preferred)

Knowledge/Skills:

• Workingknowledge of recreation programs, classes, and activities.
• Interacts effectively and professionally with a wide variety of program participants, community members, and co-workers.
• Mustbecreative,energetic,andpatient.
• Possesses knowledge of basic needs and safety concerns associated with the care of children and adult participants.
• Interprets and applies policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Provides high-quality, responsive, and personable customer service to a broad range of internal and external customers.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Workisperformedinanofficeenvironment,recreationfacilities,and outdoors at park locations.
• Thispositionmayworkanirregularschedulethatincludessomeeveningsandweekendsas dictatedbyDistrictprogramsandspecialevents.
• May have contact with adverse weather conditions, noise, dust, poor air quality, pollen, and insects.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and orupto10poundsofforceconstantlytomoveobjects.
• Position is subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Position is subject to noise, and/or vibration.
• Valid Washington driver's license (required).

WA State mandated sick time is earned at 1 hour for every 40 hours work

PenMet Parks Emploiyee Discount

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Recreation Instructor assists with the organization, planning, and facilitation of a variety of recreation activities in various seasonal programs.The Recreation Instructorprovidesexcellent customer servicetoall program participants by exemplifyingapositive attitude and exceeding the needs of participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Creates and implements curriculum for specific classes, activities, and programs.
• Assists with planning, scheduling, and conducting recreation classes in activities such as arts and crafts, dance, music, drama, sports, games, etc.
• Plans and secures materials and equipment used for classes, programs, and activities.
• Observes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of participants and writes accident and incident reports as required.
• Demonstrates superior customer service, promotes the organization, and works as a liaison between program participants and PenMet Parks staff.
• Monitors, collects, tracks, and verifies accurate records for reporting purposes.
• Assists with training, demonstrations, certifications, and other community events as assigned.
• Performs assigned maintenance duties to keep equipment and facilities for programs clean and in working order. Ensures supplies are adequately stocked and keeps all areas of the program site clean and free from debris.
• Monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned programs, methods, and procedures and works with personnel on the continuous improvement of programs and services.
• Responds to and resolves complaints or issues in partnership with appropriate PenMet Parks staff.
• Stays current with industry standards and their influence on the desired outcome.
• Perform relatedduties, asassigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience:

• One year of experience and applicable education, and/or trainingthat would provide the required knowledge and abilities to meet the needs of the program.

Required Education:

• High school education or comparable experience.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• FirstAidCertification(Preferred)
• CPRCertification(Preferred)

Knowledge/Skills:

• Workingknowledge of recreation programs, classes, and activities.
• Interacts effectively and professionally with a wide variety of program participants, community members, and co-workers.
• Mustbecreative,energetic,andpatient.
• Possesses knowledge of basic needs and safety concerns associated with the care of children and adult participants.
• Interprets and applies policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Provides high-quality, responsive, and personable customer service to a broad range of internal and external customers.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Workisperformedinanofficeenvironment,recreationfacilities,and outdoors at park locations.
• Thispositionmayworkanirregularschedulethatincludessomeeveningsandweekendsas dictatedbyDistrictprogramsandspecialevents.
• May have contact with adverse weather conditions, noise, dust, poor air quality, pollen, and insects.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and orupto10poundsofforceconstantlytomoveobjects.
• Position is subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Position is subject to noise, and/or vibration.
• Valid Washington driver's license (required).

Benefits:

WA State mandated sick time is earned at 1 hour for every 40 hours work

PenMet Parks Emploiyee Discount

Tuesdays 9am-10am
Thursdays 12pm-1pm
Under 5 hours per week