Recreation Program Instructor

City of Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Edinburg is seeking a Recreation Program Instructor to run indoor/outdoor youth activities (ages 6-17) and support community recreation events, while ensuring participant safety and program quality. The role may involve supervising others and coordinating with the Recreation Supervisor and staff.

Responsibilities include registrations, facility checks, event support, and collaboration with team members. CPR/First Aid and a valid Class C license are required or pursued as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well with youth and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and directions.
• Good public relations ability and teamwork.
• Familiarity with city rules/regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize registrations, supplies and special events.
• Maintain facilities and monitor park and building for safety.
• Attend in services, and weekly staff meetings.
• Assist in implementation of Community Recreation Programs.
• Assist in team sports practices and tournaments.
• Assist in implementing special events.
• Perform physical and manual work.
• Plan and coordinate activities with supervisor and co-workers.
• Prepare for and attend staff meetings as needed.
• Must assist other staff as assigned.
• Implement programs assigned.
• Familiarize self with equipment operations and safety procedures.
• Adhere to city policies and rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Under pressure

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Title

Recreation Program Instructor

Department

Parks and Recreation

Reports to

Recreation Supervisor

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Effective Date

03/05/2021

Job Summary

Performs indoor, outdoor, arts & crafts, educational, low organized programs and activities for youth 6-17 years of age. Work involves overseeing and maintaining assigned facility, and park dealing with the general public, maintaining safety of members, public and staff, maintaining a high profile in the community, and supervising participants in recreation and education activities. May supervise work of others and serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.

Essential Job Functions

• a. Prepare and organize registrations, supplies and special events.
• b. Maintain facilities and monitor park and building for safety.
• c. Must attend in services, and weekly staff meetings.
• d. Assist in implementation of Community Recreation Programs.
• e. Assist in team sports practices and tournaments.
• f. Assist in implementing special events.
• g. Perform physical and manual work.
• h. Plan and coordinate activities with supervisor and co-workers.
• i. Prepare for and attend staff meetings as needed.
• j. Must assist other staff as assigned.
• k. Implement programs assigned.
• l. Requires knowledge of equipment operations and safety procedures.
• m. Familiarize him/herself with city rules, regulations and policies etc.
• n. Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Conditions of Employment

1. Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
2. Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.
3. Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
4. Required CPR/First Aide Certifications
5. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Required Education

Pursuing high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.

Education Preference

Not Applicable

Educational Substitute

Not Applicable

Required Work Experience

No experience required.

Experience Preference

Preferred some professional work experience in the Parks & Recreation Field or equivalent.

Supervisory Experience Requirement

Not Applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• a. Prefer individual have own transportation
• b. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• c. Ability to understand and follow instructions and directions.
• d. Good public relations ability
• e. Learn and become knowledgeable with departmental and city rules/regulations.
• f. Bookkeeping and management skills.

Equipment Materials

General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:

• Computer
• General office equipment
• Athletic recreation games
• Art & crafts equipment

Work Conditions

Individual works indoors and outdoors to implement and supervise programs and special events for the community. The job has no significant hazards and the physical demands are low.

Physical Demands

The job has some significant hazards and the physical demands are moderate. Duties involve working with lightweight materials and/or using force equal to lifting/or move up to 20 pounds.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform detailed work, multiple tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with staff and the public.