MYDenver Recreation Instructor

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work at least 20 hours per week and no more than 39 hours per week. The starting pay for this position is set at $19.80 per hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. Although these positions are flexible, they are year-round, and instructors will typically work 20-30 hours per week. Core hours for programming typically occur Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. During the summer months (mid-June to mid-August), core hours for programming shift earlier and are typically 11:00 a.m -5:00 p.m. Typical program hours align with local DPS school schedules. Location In this position you can expect to work on site at multiple recreation centers around the City and County of Denver. What You’ll Do Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking MY Denver Youth Instructors to instruct, plan, and implement organized recreation activities and enrichments for youth throughout the MY Denver network of programs. These positions provide an opportunity to make a direct positive impact to enrich the lives of the Denver community's youth, ensuring and participating in fun and engaging programming! The MY Denver Card provides free access to all Denver's recreation centers for young people, ages 5-18, who are residents of Denver and/or attend Denver Public Schools. MY Denver exists to engage young people in structured drop-in programming through a myriad of learning and social opportunities during out-of-school time. Out-of-school time recreational programming directly contributes to academic and social development, positioning youth for present and future success. MY Denver's focus is to provide safe, supportive, quality opportunities for youth to play, learn, and grow. Activities offered in the recreation center fall into the core programming categories of: Sports & Wellness; Science, Technology, & Education; Urban Arts & Culture, Social Recreation; and Community Engagement.

Requirements

Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
License/Certifications: Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of date of hire
Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application. (Employees may be eligible to drive department/city vehicles for transportation and subject to motor vehicle record check and required to pass a city sponsored driver safety training course.)
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Publisher, Word, and Outlook
Experience working with youth (ages 8-18)
Enthusiasm for community outreach and collaboration in an organized program
Financial savvy for buying and organizing needed supplies and materials within a budget
Experience in after-school programming for youth

Responsibilities

Use creativity and passion to plan and implement activities in all of the five core categories listed above for youth (ages 8-18)
Manage administrative time wisely to respond to emails, turn in monthly activity calendars, report attendance, and complete other administrative duties as necessary
Shop for needed supplies and materials within a budget monthly
Develop meaningful connections with youth, parents, and recreation center staff
Conduct outreach events and recruitment within the community, supported by the MY Denver Team, as needed
Attend meetings up to three times monthly