Recreation Instructor | Alternative Sports

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. Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis and this posting may close at any time. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration. This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $19.80/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. Work occurs on-site at various program locations around Denver. Instructors typically gather gear at our warehouse (4601 W. 46th Ave.) and then travel to bike trails, skate parks, or our climbing wall at the Carla Madison Recreation Center (2401 E. Colfax Ave). Staff may also support operations at the new Ruby Hill Outdoor Adventure Hub opening later this year. Programs run weekdays and weekends, and schedules may be routine or variable. #SeeYourself: Coaching confidence on wheels, walls, and trails! Turn outdoor passion into purpose with Denver Parks and Recreation. Denver Parks and Recreation’s Alternative Sports Team is preparing for our best season yet! We provide a variety of programs that include beginner, intermediate, and advanced instruction of the following Our programs include alternative sports: Mountain biking, bike safety education, BMX, and pump track Quad roller skating, inline skating, skateboarding, and longboarding Climbing wall instruction and open climb facilitation Snowboarding and maintenance of at the Ruby Hill RailyardSpecial events throughout the year Custom programs and events with schools, non-profits, and other organizations throughout the year! Instructors help participants build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in these sports. Group sizes range from 8–10 for open enrollment programs and 10+ for school groups and events. We provide comprehensive training to ensure instructors feel confident in both familiar and unfamiliar sports.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities.
Reliable personal transportation
Experience leading sports programming
Experience coaching youth and adults in an outdoor setting
Flexible availability during our peak spring, summer and fall season
Experience driving passenger vans, light-duty trucks, and trailers
CPR and First Aid Certification or higher
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

Bilingual skills (eligible for a stipend after assessment)
Wilderness First Aid/Wilderness First Responder Certification
AMGA Single-Pitch Instructor or CWI
ACCT Certified Facilitator
PMBIA/BICP Mountain Bike Instructor
PSIA AASI Snowboard Instructor
Additional Relevant Certifications

Responsibilities

Coaching participants for foundational activity skills with an awareness of safety.
Leading groups of 10+ participants
Delivering excellent customer service
Demonstrating strong risk assessment and ability to manage risk in a variety of settings.
Supporting gear rental operations at Adventure Hub locations
Maintaining a positive, inclusive group environment
Completing required documentation such as trip reports or incident forms
Following Parks and Recreation policies and procedures
Driving department vehicles (trucks with trailers, 15-passenger minibuses)
Responding to emergencies as appropriate
Performing other duties as assigned