Seasonal Instructor I – Youth & Recreation Programs

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Manhattan, Kansas, Parks and Recreation Department is seeking seasonal, non-exempt staff to assist in teaching youth and adult education programs, including beginner sports, dance, homeschool physical education, and more.

Starting wage is $13.00 per hour with open-ended closing dates and variable shift hours. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and capable of delivering quality customer service while upholding program rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a program based on the lesson plan written by MPRD Staff and/or the Instructor II for each program.
• Notifies, instructs, and corrects participant behavior that is inconsistent with program rules in a fair, timely, and polite manner.
• Communicates effectively, both written and verbally, with students, parents and coworkers.
• Performs facility opening/closing responsibilities as directed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment and communicates in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur when supervising.
• Possesses the characteristics of a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Provides excellent customer service and possesses a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The City of Manhattan, Kansas, Parks and Recreation Department is seeking seasonal, non-exempt staff to assist in teaching youth and adult education programs, including beginner sports, dance, homeschool physical education, and more.

Starting wage is $13.00 per hour with open-ended closing dates and variable shift hours. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and capable of delivering quality customer service while upholding program rules and safety standards.