Recreation Instructor

City of Evans•Evans, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Instructor is responsible for teaching a variety of classes to participants of various ages while maintaining a fun and safe environment at all times. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
One year’s experience of teaching dance, fitness, sports and athletics or other areas of non-traditional recreation opportunities.
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Current certifications in the recreation area as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepares and creates lesson plans for the instruction of various instructional based programs.
Responsible for equipment setup and maintenance for assigned classes.
Provides instruction and oversight to ensure the quality and safety of the assigned class.
Monitors and evaluates participants performance to offer feedback and ensure progress.
Adapts class to meet the individual needs of participants.
Promotes wellness and healthy lifestyles through education and engagement.
Maintains accurate records of class attendance and participant progress.
Understand and demonstrate skills in various group class instructional opportunities.
Help plan, organize and implement activities.
Plans and implements recreation classes for participants of various ages.
Helps organize class types, schedules, practices, performances or other desired outcomes for program.
Implements proper warm-up and cool-down exercises and strength and endurance-building activities.
Provides social interaction within classes and a safe environment for all participants.
Tracks participant attendance and instructor hours for all courses
As a member of the City of Evans team, employees are privileged to serve each other and the community; therefore, will be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.