After School Program Instructor
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Out of School Programs and Camp Manager, the After School Program Instructor is responsible for supervising, leading, and instructing various recreational programs in an after-school classroom setting. This position will create and implement a curriculum for various age groups (5–14 years old) across multiple school sites for a variety of recreational activities. Activities include, but are not limited to: pickleball, soccer, baseball, yoga, tennis, golf, dance, drama, basketball, arts, STEAM activities, and others as requested. The instructor will teach and engage participants, encourage them to meet performance goals, prepare the classroom by gathering and setting up needed equipment, develop programs/curriculum, prepare daily lesson plans, and monitor supplies/inventory. This role acts as a key motivator, maintains positive relationships with employees, participants, parents, and volunteers, and follows all safety procedures, supporting the Park District's safety program.
Requirements
- Some high school required.
- Experience leading or participating in recreational programming.
- Desire and ability to work with children in a school setting.
- Ability to work independently to design and implement curriculum.
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead others in group and individual activities, demonstrating necessary steps and skills.
- Effective communication with staff and program participants and ability to respond effectively and quickly in varying situations.
- Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervising, leading, and instructing various recreational programs in an after-school classroom setting.
- Creating and implementing a curriculum for various age groups for 5–14-year-old individuals across multiple school sites for a variety of recreational activities.
- Teaching and instructing recreation programs to children.
- Engaging and encouraging participants to meet their performance goals.
- Preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up needed equipment for the daily curriculum.
- Developing programs/curriculum and preparing daily lesson plans based on the needs of the group.
- Monitoring supplies/inventory for future classes.
- Acting as a key motivator amongst participants.
- Maintaining a positive relationship with all employees, participants, parents, and volunteers.
- Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed.
- Supporting all aspects of the Park District's safety program.
Benefits
- Discounted recreation classes for part-time employees.
- Free admission to select Park District facilities for part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
