Recreation Program Instructor

Stafford County, VA; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County, VA is seeking a recreation program instructor to lead and deliver instructional classes, develop activities, and engage participants in scheduled programs. You will supervise class activities and ensure safe, inclusive instruction for all ages.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, assisting with registrations, maintaining records, and enforcing facility rules, while delivering high-quality customer service and proper emergency response when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year experience as target program instructor; preferred two years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment or materials for classes and cleans up after programs.
• Provides excellent customer service by answering questions and giving information to the public.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facilities and keeps related records.

Skills

Activity knowledge

Customer service

Exercise science

Recordkeeping

Equipment knowledge

Office software

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Direction following

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Office software

Recordkeeping software

Equipment maintenance tools

Job description

Performs responsible semiskilled work instructing recreation classes. Develops and presents instructional classes, demonstrates and instructs activities to participants, accepts and processes registrations. This position also develops and conducts instructional programs for recreational activities and keeps participants informed of class schedules. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Recreation Program supervisor.

The hiring range for this position is $16.81 per hour to $23.13 per hour based on experience.

The full salary range for this position is $16.81 per hour to $29.42 per hour to provide opportunity for growth and development.

• Carries out program plans, activities, and lessons;
• Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program;
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public;
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records;
• Enforces program and facility rules;
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required;
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Knowledge and experience in specified activity;
• Knowledge of customer service principles;
• Knowledge of basic exercise science principles and theories;
• Knowledge of recordkeeping principles;
• Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
• Knowledge of modern office technology including computers and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.;
• Ability to provide customer service;
• Ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Graduation from high school and 1 year of experience as a target program instructor. Minimum age requirement: 18 years old. Prefer two (2) years teaching experience.