Outdoor Specialty Instructor
About The Position
The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking highly motivated Outdoor Specialty Instructors to join our team! Instructors should have experience, interest, and knowledge in specialties that include: Archery, Birding, Environmental Education, Kayaking/Canoeing, Hiking, Fishing, Science/STEM, and other nature/outdoor related activities. Instructors should have experience working with youth, teens, adults, and are able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and care for the program and participants. Outdoor Specialty Instructors are responsible for working independently to plan for activities, leading and instructing educational/recreational programs, as well as providing safe and quality experiences to those enrolled in the program. Instructor's scheduled work hours are dependent on enrollment and flexibility is required to include evening and weekend hours.
Requirements
- Applicant must be 18 years or older.
- High School Diploma / G.E.D. equivalent
- 6-12 months of nature/outdoor-related programmatic experience
- Must be at least 18 years old
- May require Federal or State background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience, interest, and knowledge in specialties that include: Archery, Birding, Environmental Education, Kayaking/Canoeing, Hiking, Fishing, Science/STEM, and other nature/outdoor related activities.
- Experience working with youth, teens, adults
- Demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and care for the program and participants.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons.
- Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.
- Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
- Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.
- Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
