Recreation Program Instructor

City of Lemoore; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lemoore is seeking part-time Program Instructors to plan, organize, and conduct instructional lessons for recreation programs. Instructors may teach a variety of activities including homework help, games, music, dance, arts and crafts, fitness, and cultural enrichment.

Strong judgment, safety awareness, and reliable attendance are essential. Responsibilities include preparing course objectives, scheduling times, obtaining supplies, and supervising class participants with a focus on

Qualifications

• Background check including criminal history search required.
• CPR/First Aid and AED Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, schedules and conducts recreation classes.
• Secures materials and equipment for each class.
• Enforces site, classroom and department policies.
• Maintains safe, sanitary environment and notifies supervisor of issues.
• Maintains positive relationships with staff, participants and spectators.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

JOB SUMMARY

Program Instructors are responsible for planning, organizing and conducting instructional lessons for classes in assigned recreation programs. Instructors for these programs teach or instruct a variety of activities which may include: homework help, active games, music, dance, arts and crafts, fitness, and various other recreational, educational, and cultural enrichment areas. Develops course objectives and class plans, scheduling class times, obtains necessary supplies and equipment and resources. A high level of independent judgment is necessary.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Program Instructors receive supervision from the Recreation Coordinator(s). Direction may be provided by the Recreation Specialist.

SUPERVISOR DUTIES

Directly supervises class participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops, plans, schedules and conducts recreation classes in the specialized area in connection with the fee instruction program being offered to the public. Secures materials and equipment used for each class.
• Determines appropriate class age levels necessary for participants to be successful and engaged to educate the participants.
• Prepares and conducts class instructional activities or general camp activities, prepares a course outline or schedule and a list of necessary course materials for class participants.
• Enforces site, classroom and department policies and rules.
• Assures proper maintenance of recreational facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary environment and notifies immediate supervisor of any problems and/or concerns.
• Sets up and cleans up facilities.
• Receives, stores and issues class equipment and supplies as needed.
• Monitors class participants throughout instruction, ensures adherence to safety practices and to department policies and procedures. Follows appropriate emergency procedures to protect the well-being of the participants.
• Responds to and resolves participant complaints and notifies supervisor when necessary.
• Completes required forms and activity records and reports.
• Communicates with parents of school age participants, as needed.
• Obtains and evaluates feedback regarding the effectiveness of the instructional process and the success of the program activity.
• Maintains a positive relationship with staff, co-workers, participants, and spectators.
• Provides excellent and proficient customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
• Performs related duties as required.

May perform CPR or AED as needed, if certified.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must successfully complete a background check including but not limited to a criminal history search.

Knowledge of

Part-time, seasonal position conducting instruction lessons. The Program Instructor is a broad classification and encompasses various assignments such as:

• Adult Gardening
• Adult Seasonal Craft Workshop
• Cake Decorating
• Financial Literacy
• Floral Arranging
• Gymnastics/Tumbling
• Kids Craft Workshop
• Kids Gardening
• Line Dancing
• Mom and Me Morning
• Pilates
• Smartphone 101
• Sports Skills - Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Football
• Theater and Drama
• Toddler Dance
• Yoga

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Six (6) months of experience working in assigned area
• Six (6) months of experience involving frequent public contact Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid and AED Certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Certified programs require a Certificate and/or Authorization Trademark use (ex: Pilates, Zumba, Red Cross, etc.)
• High school diploma or equivalent education.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Frequent exposure to heat, cold and wet/humid conditions. Continual field work. Moderate mental effort is required. Daily moderate mental pressure exists due to exposure to interpersonal conflicts.

Physical Conditions

Regularly: Stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward, reach above shoulder, bend and lift up to 25 pounds. Must have the ability to speak clearly, understand others and be understood. The employee must be able to see close up and at a distance with vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision.

Occasionally

Climb, crawl, squat, kneel

Rarely

Lift up to 50 lbs.

This list represents examples of the work environment and physical demands and is not all inclusive to the specific role of the instructor.