Recreation Instructor

National Ability Center•Park City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Recreation Instructors work together to deliver adaptive recreation programs in fall and winter, including indoor climbing, archery, pickleball, team-building, sled hockey, mountain biking and fat tire biking, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing. Programs are weather permitting and serve individuals and groups who may participate once or return weekly, monthly, or annually at the Park City Ranch or nearby locations. Instructors support program planning, delivery, customer service, and post-program wrap-up, with areas of focus considered based on personal and professional experience. This is a part-time seasonal position from January through April, approximately 5–20 hours per week, with a possible opportunity to continue after April supporting summer programming. The schedule is flexible according to program needs and may include Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Instructors provide recreation experiences for people with and without disabilities, maintain a high level of risk management, and use adaptive and typical equipment to support participant safety.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold current First Aid and CPR certifications, or be able to obtain them within 30 days.
Be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa or other immigration sponsorship is not provided.
Communicate effectively and connect with participants and their families.
Adapt activities and use innovative solutions to provide personalized experiences based on participants’ needs and goals.
Demonstrate initiative, a strong work ethic, and the ability to accommodate multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Be able to prioritize work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, maturity, and the ability to collaborate productively with a team.
Be committed to a positive, fun, and team-oriented work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with disabilities.
One year of professional experience or two years of personal experience in one or more program areas.
Group management and/or behavior management experience.
Relevant certifications such as WFR, EMT, SPI, or CTRS.
A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Deliver recreational and adventure programming to people with and without disabilities.
Maintain a high level of risk management and provide safe programming using adaptive and typical equipment.
Plan programs, deliver activities, provide customer service, and complete post-program wrap-up.
Support adaptive programs including indoor climbing, archery, pickleball, team-building, sled hockey, mountain biking and fat tire biking, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing.
Perform other duties as assigned.