Recreation Program Instructor - Youth Wrestling

City of Salida; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pool pass to Hot Springs Aquatic 

Discounts on recreation programs

Job summary

City of Salida in Salida, CO, is seeking a part-time, seasonal Recreation Program Instructor for Youth Wrestling. You will develop curriculum, lead instructional sessions, and supervise part-time staff while coordinating with the Recreation Supervisor and parks department.

The role requires at least one year of instructional experience, comfort working with diverse groups, and strong organizational skills. Hours vary, including some evenings and weekends, with duties aligned to city recreation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundamentals and techniques of specified program, class, or activity.
• Ability to make necessary decisions to ensure safe and well-run program.
• Comfortable working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Possess highly developed organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead, and teach a specified recreational program, event, or class.
• Develop curriculum and instruction plan to achieve established objectives.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervision of part time and seasonal personnel.
• Schedule facilities to host programs, leagues, and events and supervise condition of facilities and/or follow predetermined schedule.
• Monitor registration through the SmartRec recreation software.
• Communicate relevant program and league information with participants and personnel.
• Provide instruction and guidance to participants in a specified recreational program, class, or activity.
• Execute instructional plans using prescribed teaching methods and coach groups or individuals.
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants.
• Follow facility rules, policies, safety standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate participant progress and recommend improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Public instruction

Safety awareness

Job description

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Recreation Program Instructor - Youth Wrestling

Seasonal Salida, CO, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1044

Salary Range: $22.00 To $29.00 Hourly

Department: Parks and Recreation Department

Job Title: Instructor - Recreation

Reports to: Recreation Supervisor

Status: Nonexempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Responsible for creating recreational programs, classes, and activities and performs beginner to intermediate level instruction and guidance to participants.

REPORTING & ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the Recreation Supervisor. Works collaboratively within their own Department and with other City Departments, as well as with other organizations, to comply with policies and procedures and to instruct programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Organize, lead, and teach a specified recreational program, event, or class.
• Develop curriculum and instruction plan to achieve established objectives.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervision of part time and seasonal personnel, as well as volunteers.
• Schedule facilities to host programs, leagues, and events and supervise condition of facilities and/or follow predetermined schedule.
• Monitor registration through the SmartRec recreation software.
• Communicate relevant program and league information with participants and personnel.
• Assist with public relations such as preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, and emails to participants.
• Provide instruction and guidance to participants in a specified recreational program, class, or activity.
• Execute instructional plans using prescribed and accepted teaching methods, which includes coaching of groups or individuals.
• Provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants.
• Monitor and follow adherence to facility rules, policies, procedure, and safety standards.
• Evaluate physical skill and ability and communicate progress to program participants and make recommendations for improvement.
• Effectively communicate with a variety of program participants and non-participants to answer questions and follow up on program participation and guidance as necessary.
• Promote positive public relations with participants, parents, and staff.
• Set up and take down equipment prior to and after program, class, or activity.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for programs, leagues, and events; assist with ordering supplies and equipment; distribute supplies and equipment.
• Keep records of relevant program, league, and event data, including, but not limited to general contacts, staff, participants, accident and incident reports, feedback, etc.
• Review completed participant program evaluation forms and use findings to increase program and instructional effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of fundamentals and techniques of specified program, class, or activity sufficient to be able to perform a variety of duties related to the work assignment.
• Ability to make necessary decisions to ensure safe and well-run program.
• Comfortable working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Possess highly developed organizational and communication skills.
• Capable of giving, receiving, and implementing oral and written directions.
• Represent Salida Parks & Recreation and the City of Salida in a positive manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience assisting in the operation and instruction of a specified program, class, or activity. Relevant licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Environmental and Physical Conditions will vary based on specific position and working conditions, locations, and department needs. Variable hours including some evenings and weekends. Moderate to heavy lifting required. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions during programs, leagues, and events. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs, or other parts of body and to physically maneuver over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces, or physical structures. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS:

Free individual pool pass to the Hot Springs Aquatic Center. Discounts on Recreation and Aquatics programs and products.