Recreation Instructor | Active Older Adults
About The Position
The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation's Active Older Adults (AOA) program engages adults ages 50+ in wellness, exercise, and leisure activities that support healthy aging. AOA programming includes aquatics, fitness, outdoor day trips, lunch trips, drop-in activities, clubs, arts & crafts, dance lessons, and more! As a part-time Recreation Instructor with Active Older Adults, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Denver's active older adults while taking part in the fun! Specifically, as a Recreation Instructor supporting Active Older Adult programs, you will: Assist full-time staff in planning and implementing programs Maintain a safe, fun, and trusting program environment for all participants Work directly with recreation center staff to aid in facilitation of programs Execute instructional plans using prescribed and accepted teaching methods for group and individual instruction Evaluate and communicate student/participant progress to all appropriate staff Review completed program participant evaluation tools, using findings to increase program and instructional effectiveness Assist in the organization and coordinating of special events Perform various tasks to provide program administrative support Drive a small bus to transport participants on trips
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
- Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire.
- Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application.
- Experience facilitating or assisting in the day-to-day operations of an organized recreation program
- Experience working directly with older adults (ages 50+) in recreation programming or a related field
- Willingness to obtain authorization to drive an Active Older Adults participant transport vehicle (Mini-Bus)
Responsibilities
- Assist full-time staff in planning and implementing programs
- Maintain a safe, fun, and trusting program environment for all participants
- Work directly with recreation center staff to aid in facilitation of programs
- Execute instructional plans using prescribed and accepted teaching methods for group and individual instruction
- Evaluate and communicate student/participant progress to all appropriate staff
- Review completed program participant evaluation tools, using findings to increase program and instructional effectiveness
- Assist in the organization and coordinating of special events
- Perform various tasks to provide program administrative support
- Drive a small bus to transport participants on trips
Benefits
- Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
