Photography Instructor

Jcprd•New Century, KS

About The Position

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs and we’re still growing. When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! Job Description Leads fun, hands-on classes teaching adults aged 50+ how to use their smartphones to take, edit, and share great photos. Instructors provide their own materials, track attendance, maintain professionalism, and create a positive, engaging learning environment that encourages creativity and confidence Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision. Have a positive attitude and show professionalism in communications. Experience working with older adults, confident managing multiple participants at a time, and the ability to create a fun environment. JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.

Requirements

Experience in photography and smartphone camera use, with the ability to teach basic techniques in an easy-to-understand way.
Must enjoy working with older adults and creating a positive, supportive, and engaging class environment.
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.

Responsibilities

Leads fun, hands-on classes teaching adults aged 50+ how to use their smartphones to take, edit, and share great photos.
Instructors provide their own materials
Track attendance
Maintain professionalism
Create a positive, engaging learning environment that encourages creativity and confidence
Exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.
Have a positive attitude and show professionalism in communications.
Confident managing multiple participants at a time
Create a fun environment.