Recreation Instructor- Fitness

City of Port St. Lucie • Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in teaching a fitness class within our Award-winning Parks & Recreation Department? The Recreation Instructor is responsible for special programs sponsored or coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department. A high level of independent judgment is necessary to be a Recreation Instructor. Instructors are under the direction of the assigned designee. The City Manager oversees all City employees. This position is Contractual Non-Exempt for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as having no significant occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and as Non-Safety Sensitive; the Recreation Instructor is subject to reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City. This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.
• Prior experience in the field you are instructing is required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques required to successfully run recreation services and programs.
• Skill in public speaking and public relations.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate promotional skills and leadership.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to appear on time for all scheduled meetings/classes and notify appropriate individuals in advance if unable to work.
• Ability to oversee program with sufficient clarity to make accurate decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Operates at various Parks & Recreation facilities, park sites and/or other work sites as designated by the Administrator or their designee.
• Assigned work sites could be either indoors or outdoors, as designed by the Administrator or his designee.
• The Recreation Instructor will be exposed to loud noises, moving participants and the public.
• Communicates with Event staff, participants, sponsors and helps maintain order.
• Maintains accurate drop-in sheets and turns them into designated supervisor.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED