Program Instructor

City of Lee’s Summit

6d•$15

About The Position

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is an accredited, gold medal award-winning agency with over 45 full-time professionals and over 300 seasonal and part-time staff who provide the Lee's Summit community with dozens of quality recreational opportunities. EOE Employment at LSPR guarantees the opportunity to learn communication and organizational skills, professionalism, and civic responsibility while building outstanding personal and work relationships. $15.00 per hour Responsible for teaching patron participants the basics of a specific sport or activity, providing a positive environment for participants and their parents; organizing classes and maintaining a safe environment. Job Scope: No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to communicate with patrons professionally and respectfully
Skills in organizing, planning and preparing materials and evaluating goals and objectives
Ability to analyze community needs, problem solve and implement solutions, and relate to the needs of all age groups
Ability to establish good working relationship with public, subordinates and supervisors
Ability to maintain self-control and composure and set a professional example for the staff and participants
Ability to understand, analyze and implement ideas and concepts
Skills in communications and providing exceptional patron service
Knowledge of administrative skills and operation of personal computer and appropriate software, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; skills in maintenance and usage of other traditional office equipment necessary

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of sport or activity to be provided preferred
Basic first aid, AED and CPR preferred

Responsibilities

Creating and planning content and instruction of the sport or activity assigned
Conducting classes according to the established schedule and ensuring classes are timely and complete
Preparation and distribution of relevant materials and information to participants and/or parents/guardians
Setting up class area prior to and cleaning up after completion of each activity
Facilitating environment to enhance individual and group performance while ensuring safety, in an environment to ensure safety and health of participants
Interacting with participants and parents/guardians to ensure satisfactory patron experience and address areas of concern
Preparing and maintaining appropriate reports as assigned
Notifying Supervisor of any issues related to program/activity, including comments from patrons
Enforcing facility rules and regulations; takes appropriate action in the event of patron incidents
Attending regularly scheduled staff meetings
Ensuring enforcement of rules and regulations of LSPR
Performing all other related duties as assigned