Urgently Require Recreation Instructor- Specialty Programs- Parks and Recreation Department in USA
Job title: Recreation Instructor- Specialty Programs- Parks and Recreation Department
Company: City of Port St. Lucie
Job description: POSITION SUMMARY
Are you interested in teaching a class within our Award-winning Parks & Recreation Department? The City of Port St Lucie is looking for instructors in all Specialty areas such as Dance, Art, After School Programs and more
The Instructor is responsible for special programs sponsored or coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department. A high level of independent judgment is necessary to be a Recreation Instructor. Instructors are under the direction of the assigned Designee. All employees are responsible to the City Manager. This position is Contractual Non-Exempt for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as having no significant occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and as Non-Safety Sensitive; the Instructor is subject to reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
This position is a contractual position, subject to the terms and conditions of an employment agreement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- The Instructor works at various Parks & Recreation facilities, park sites and/or other work sites as designated by the Administrator or his designee. Assigned work sites could be either indoors or outdoors, as designed by the Administrator or his designee. The Instructor will be exposed to loud noises, moving participants and the public.
- Communicates with Event staff, participants, sponsors and helps maintain order.
- Maintains accurate drop-in sheets and turns them into designated supervisor.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Prior experience in the field you are instructing is required.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to appear on time for all scheduled meetings/classes and notify appropriate individuals in advance if unable to work.
- Ability to oversee program with sufficient clarity to make accurate decisions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge, Skill and/or Ability Required:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques required to successfully run recreation services and programs.
- Skill in public speaking and public relations.
- Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees and the public.
- Ability to demonstrate promotional skills and leadership.
- Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to stay centered when challenged.
- Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Prior experience in teaching is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this Job, the Instructor is regularly required to talk and hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The Instructor must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the Instructor is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Expected salary:
Location: USA
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