Variable Recreation Older Adult Program Instructor - Pottery
City of Lakewood
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Job summary
The City of Lakewood is hiring a Variable Recreation Older Adult Instructor to lead and assist with programs for adults 55 and older, including arts and social activities. This part-time, non-benefited role is supervised by the Program Specialist and Recreation Supervisor.
Responsibilities include planning and leading activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining program schedules, while upholding city policies and fostering a positive environment.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience working with adults 55 and older.
- Experience leading or assisting recreation programs/activities.
- Experience leading or assisting groups of varying sizes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to solve practical problems in various situations.
- Ability to interpret instructions, both written and oral.
- Ability to interact with participants appropriately.
- Ability to give clear verbal directions to groups.
- Ability to handle emergencies effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Background check is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform job professionally, dress appropriately and arrive on time.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings to uphold quality standards.
- Be attentive to participants' physical, social and emotional needs.
- Plan and lead group activities for participants.
- Ensure health, well-being and safety of participants and staff.
- Abide by policies including No Isolated Moments.
- Maintain cleanliness of areas used by participants and staff.
- Adhere to program schedules.
- Know participant needs including health or disability specifics.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
HIRING RATE: $16.00/hour
Variable Recreation Older Adult Instructor is responsible for the instruction of Older Adult programs including but not limited to Arts, Social Games, and Entertainment. This position is directly supervised by the Program Specialist and Recreation Supervisor.
Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.
The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need.
This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.
- Perform job in a professional manner, i.e. dress appropriately, arrive on time, stay until the end of your shift, attend appropriate staff meetings and staff trainings/orientation to ensure quality standards are upheld.
- Be attentive to the physical, social and emotional needs of the participants.
- Participate and engage in all program activities.
- Maintain an enthusiastic attitude and serve as a role model for positive and appropriate behavior through speech and action on a daily basis.
- Plan and lead small and large group activities for participants during scheduled times.
- Ensure the health, well-being and safety of all participants and staff.
- Abide by and enforce City of Lakewood’s policies and procedures including the "No Isolated Moments" policy.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all areas and facilities used by participants and staff on a daily basis.
- Adhere to program schedules.
- Be knowledgeable of any participant needs, including health, behavioral, disability specific needs.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Weekdays and evenings.
Supports participants at all times in program participation. Provides suggestions for future activities/programs. Works as a part of team by supporting others and taking initiative. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from Program Specialist and Recreation Supervisor.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience working or assisting with adults 55 and older.
- Experience leading or assisting with recreation programs/activities.
- Experience leading or assisting groups of varying sizes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and participants.
- Ability to solve practical problems in a variety of situations.
- Ability to interpret and understand instructions, both written and oral.
- Ability to interact with participants in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to give clear verbal direction to groups of various sizes.
- Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
- Background check is required.
High school/College Experience in specific format of class being offered.
CPR/First Aid training or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
$15.16-$57.58
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We’re an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options.
The City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package.
- Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan
- Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.
- Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.
- Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.
- Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.
- City Holidays Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
- The Following are Additional Benefits the City Offers: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Deferred Compensation Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (LTD) Injury Leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Military Leave Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park. Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits
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