MYDenver Recreation Instructor

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is seeking MY Denver Youth Instructors to instruct, plan, and implement organized recreation activities and enrichments for youth throughout the MY Denver network of programs. These positions provide an opportunity to make a direct positive impact to enrich the lives of the Denver community's youth, ensuring and participating in fun and engaging programming! The MY Denver Card provides free access to all Denver's recreation centers for young people, ages 5-18, who are residents of Denver and/or attend Denver Public Schools. MY Denver exists to engage young people in structured drop-in programming through a myriad of learning and social opportunities during out-of-school time. Out-of-school time recreational programming directly contributes to academic and social development, positioning youth for present and future success. MY Denver's focus is to provide safe, supportive, quality opportunities for youth to play, learn, and grow. Activities offered in the recreation center fall into the core programming categories of: Sports & Wellness; Science, Technology, & Education; Urban Arts & Culture, Social Recreation; and Community Engagement.

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 6 months of date of hire
Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application.
Knowledge 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 buying and organizing needed supplies and materials within a budget
Experience in after-school programming for youth

Responsibilities

Use creativity and passion to plan and implement activities in all of the five core categories listed above for youth (ages 8-18)
Manage administrative time wisely to respond to emails, turn in monthly activity calendars, report attendance, and complete other administrative duties as necessary
Shop for needed supplies and materials within a monthly budget
Develop meaningful connections with youth, parents, and recreation center staff
Conduct outreach events and recruitment within the community, supported by the MY Denver Team, as-needed
Attend meetings up to three times monthly
Assist with seasonal programming events as-needed