Senior Center Bridge Instructor

Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTAC Membership to ARC

Discounts on some programming

KinderCare Discount

Job summary

The Arlington Heights Park District is seeking a part-time Recreation Instructor to teach Bridge Beginning and Bridge Intermediate to adults aged 50+ at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. Classes meet weekly on Tuesday mornings and afternoons.

You will prepare lesson plans and materials, welcome participants, take attendance, maintain class lists, and help update the Program Guide. Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience teaching adults; CPR/AED certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one year experience instructing adults or seniors.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Adult CPR and AED certification within six months; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and activities to meet class objectives.
• Selects and prepares required materials and equipment for each class.
• Welcomes participants and takes attendance; maintains class rosters and waivers.
• Completes teacher checklists and required documentation.
• Delivers a variety of appropriate activities to engage participants.
• Demonstrates techniques and skills to participants in the program.
• Maintains a high level of instruction and safety for all participants.
• Assists in developing class information for the Program Guide.

Skills

Lesson planning

Teaching adults

Class management

Attendance & records

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED Certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Keep the game of Bridge alive and thriving! Join the AHPD team to teach Bridge Beginning and Bridge Intermediate to adults ages 50+.

Classes meet weekly starting Tuesday, August 25 at 10AM-12PM (Beginning) and 12:30-2:30PM (Intermediate). Program takes place at Arlington Heights Senior Center.

Share your love of the game, enrich adults' lives and be part of a great work team!

Part-Time Wages

Senior Center Gen Recreation Instructor Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Prepares lesson plans and activities to meet the program or class objectives


• Selects and prepares required materials and equipment for each class


• Welcomes participants and takes attendance at each class and maintains accurate class lists to ensure waivers have been completed


• Completes teacher check list each session and other required documentation


• Provides a variety of appropriate activities throughout the program


• Demonstrates appropriate techniques and skills to participants in the program or activity being taught


• Teaches creativity to develop enthusiasm within students for the program or activity being taught


• Assists the Senior Coordinator in developing class/program information for inclusion in Program Guide


• Maintains a high level of instruction for all participants


• Cleans up and puts away materials and equipment at the end of each class


• Works directly with the participants and assists them in completing the day’s project or activity


• Communicates with participants regularly regarding their progress and any changes in program/class


• Oversees the safety and welfare of the participants


• Communicates with participants regarding Park District emergency and safety procedures


• Notifies the Senior Supervisor of serious incidents, accidents, or inappropriate conduct and completes Incident/Accident Forms, as needed


• Attends work on a regular basis


• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook


• Maintains a clean and organized work environment


• Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school graduate or G.E.D.


• Minimum one-year experience instructing adults or seniors in the area of expertise


• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training


• Adult CPR and AED Certification required within six months of employment; Adult CPR and AED Certification preferred

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• PTAC Membership to ARC


• Discounts on some programming


• KinderCare Discount

AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.