Enrichment Specialty Instructor
About The Position
Benefit type: Part Time Non Benefited Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here. Come join our Team at Bend Parks and Recreation District!Bend Park and Recreation is looking for Instructors to teach youth and/or adult art classes. OPEN UNTIL FILLED- First review of candidates will be Monday June 15, 2026 About the job: Enrichment Instructors provide leadership and supervision for assigned recreation program while also serving in a front-line lead role, providing safe and rewarding recreational opportunities for the community. BPRD is looking for Enrichment Instructors with experience teaching the following formats to adults, seniors, and adults with children: Technology - Computers, iPhones, iPads and Android phones Culinary - Pastry, cooking, baking; Arts and Crafts - Fiber arts, DIY/Home Arts & Craft Performing Arts - Vocal, musical instrumental, and piano
Requirements
- Strong Knowledge of: Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision; Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and Curriculum and effective teaching methods for area of assignment
- Skill and Ability to: Demonstrate competency in specialized area; Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people; Effectively prepare and present lessons to a variety of audiences taking into consideration age, abilities and levels; Effectively handling disruptions, conflicts, and responding to problems addressing customer service concerns, and emergency situations as they arise; and Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and customers.
- High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred; AND Two (2) years of professional level experience in area of specialty area; OR Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
- Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training and willingness to learn the skills required for the position.
- An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.
Nice To Haves
- Some teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervises assigned recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers, and performs program-specific planning and evaluation.
- Interacts with youth and adults through enrichment activities by planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and inclusive of all skill levels and abilities.
- Communicates on a regular basis with Coordinator, as well as patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues.
- Identifies and directs needed staff and equipment including addressing program-specific risk management/safety issues.
- Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
- Oversees general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
