Specialty Instructor

Prince William County; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Job summary

Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation seeks qualified Specialty Instructors to lead beginner and intermediate classes (Science/STEM, Arts, Crafts, Music, Environmental Education, Technology, Parent/Guardian & Child and more).

Positions are part-time with hours dependent on enrollment, including evenings and weekends. Starting payrate is $16.66 per hour, with DMV and background checks required for applicants 18+.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6–12 months of related experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Carry out program plans, activities, and lessons; set up equipment and clean up after class.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and giving information to the public.
• Maintain equipment, facility, and related records.
• Enforce program and facility rules; provide emergency care when needed.
• Perform other duties of similar nature or level.

Skills

Customer service

Equipment monitoring

Recordkeeping

Computer literacy

Regulations compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking highly motivated Specialty Instructors to join our team! Instructors should have experience, interest, and knowledge in one or more specialties ranging from Science/STEM, Arts, Crafts, Music, Environmental Education, Technology, Parent/Guardian & Child, and more.

Instructors should have at least six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with youth, teens and adults, and are able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and care for the program and participants. Specialty Instructors work independently and are responsible for activity planning, supervision of students, participant safety, customer service and providing a quality experience to those enrolled in the program.

Please note that this position is part-time and working hours are dependent on enrollment and will require flexibility to include evening and weekend hours.

Location

• Pat White Center at Ben Lomond - 10501 Copeland Drive, Manassas, VA 20109
• Silver Lake Regional Park - 16198 Silver Lake Road, Haymarket, VA 20169

Starting Payrate: $16.66

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma / G.E.D.
• 6-12 months of related experience
• Applicants must be 18 years or older

Please note: the positions are open until the advertisement closes with ongoing application review.

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting will be required.

Note: Click here to view detailed Classification Descriptions.

NATURE OF WORK

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents perform routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner and intermediate specialty level classes. Example: beginner/intermediate ballet, tap, jazz, safety, CPR, first aid, mini camps, environmental education and parent/child classes. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

(These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Carrying 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 other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Requires special training in specified activity;
• Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity;
• Customer service principles;
• Basic exercise science principles and theories;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
• Modern office technology;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills

• Providing customer service;
• Monitoring the use of equipment;
• Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
• Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees