MYDenver Recreation Instructor

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking MY Denver Youth Instructors to plan, instruct, and implement organized recreation activities and enrichment for youth across the MY Denver network. The role supports structured out-of-school-time programming that offers young people safe, supportive, and engaging opportunities to play, learn, and grow. Programs serve youth ages 8–18 and span Sports & Wellness; Science, Technology, & Education; Urban Arts & Culture; Social Recreation; and Community Engagement. The position is on-call, part-time, and hourly, with work of at least 10 and no more than 39 hours per week. Instructors typically work 20–30 hours per week year-round, with routine or variable schedules. Core programming hours are generally Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.; during summer, typically 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Hours generally align with local Denver Public Schools schedules. Work is on site at multiple recreation centers around Denver. Starting pay is $19.80 per hour. The position is eligible for enrollment in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan and is not eligible for other additional benefits.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate.
One year of experience assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities; additional appropriate education may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
CPR and First Aid certification within six months of hire; licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
Valid driver’s license at the time of application.
Must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Publisher, Word, and Outlook.
Experience working with youth ages 8–18.
Enthusiasm for community outreach and collaboration in an organized program.
Financial savvy for purchasing and organizing supplies and materials within a budget.
Experience in after-school programming for youth.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement youth activities in the five core programming categories: Sports & Wellness; Science, Technology, & Education; Urban Arts & Culture; Social Recreation; and Community Engagement.
Manage administrative duties, including responding to emails, submitting monthly activity calendars, reporting attendance, and completing other necessary tasks.
Purchase needed supplies and materials within a monthly budget.
Develop meaningful connections with youth, parents, and recreation center staff.
Conduct community outreach and recruitment events as needed, with support from the MY Denver Team.
Attend meetings up to three times monthly.
Assist with seasonal programming events as needed.