Program Instructor-Pickleball

Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District•Milliken, CO

5d•$17 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

The Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District is seeking fun and energetic individuals to help us provide a healthy, happy community through people, parks, programs and partnerships! Employees at this level are responsible for planning and scheduling classes, providing practical instruction, and ensuring that participants learn and operate within a safe, supportive environment through lessons that remain fun and engaging while encouraging respect for oneself and others. Are you an energetic, self-motivated individual seeking a fun and challenging opportunity to teach a program in our thriving community? If you answered YES, then this is your opportunity to help participants gain self-confidence, healthy living and fun!

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience and playing abilities in singles and doubles.
Current CPR & First Aid certification from the American Red Cross or the ability to obtain such certification within 60 days of employment.
Knowledge of current principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques specific to area of expertise
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies
Ability to effectively demonstrate proper techniques, respond to questions specific to the program of instruction, and remain engaged with participants
Ability to adapt class activities to meet for a wide variety of participant skill levels
Ability to demonstrate time management skills by beginning and completing scheduled shifts and utilizing program time effectively
Ability to maintain program-specific certifications
Ability to remain composed in emergency situations, make sound judgment and work effectively under stressful circumstances
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and staff
Ability to communicate, follow and enforce all rules, regulations and policies
Ability to recognize safety hazards and sanitation issues and take action to resolve them
Ability to complete and maintain well-organized class records, logs and incident reports
Ability to operate all program-specific equipment safely; ability to set up, maintain and tear down activity-related equipment and community room space

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience with youth and adult is highly desired.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate professionally and effectively.
Respectful, supportive, and fair approach to teaching and working within our organization and community.
Pickleball instruction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach pickleball fundamentals to youth programs and adult program activities.
Plan and implement pickleball clinics.
Set up and take down for programming.
Ensure proper inspection of the courts prior to the start of play and ascertain that the courts are in a safe working order.
Report any maintenance problems to the Facility Coordinator.
Performs additional duties as assigned.