Recreation Instructor | Outdoor Recreation

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis and this posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. What We Offer This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The payrate for this position is $19.80/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. Location and Schedule In this position you can expect to work on-site at various locations that offer Denver Parks and Recreation programming. These programs often take place at some of Colorado’s most sought-after outdoor spaces including various Denver Mountain Parks, Denver Urban Parks, the Genesee Challenge Course, and various other parks and open spaces across the state. Programs are offered on weekdays and weekends. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. What You’ll Do The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation team is gearing up for the best program season yet! These exciting and uniquely Colorado programs include climbing, hiking, mountain biking, skateboarding, water sports, teambuilding activities, and so much more. Outdoor Recreation Instructors are responsible for facilitating and/or supporting all water sport programs (stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing), backcountry rock climbing, team building, low and high elements at the Genesee Challenge Course, learn-to-ski and snowboard programs in collaboration with Winter Park, as well as hiking, ice skating, snowshoeing, and cross-country ski adventures for families, youth, adults, and active older adults in the Denver Mountain Parks system and various other parks and open spaces across the state. Our department provides intensive training for staff to prepare them for areas in which they do not have direct professional experience. Staffing needs vary season to season, with spring–fall being the busiest time of the year for programs. Instructors are paid $19.80/hour.

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.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
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.
Employees may be eligible to drive department/city vehicles for transportation and subject to motor vehicle record check and required to pass a city sponsored driver safety training course.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading outdoor programming
Experience working with youth and adults in a recreation setting
Experience in guiding rock climbing, challenge course facilitation, or other urban outdoor sports
Open availability during our peak spring–fall season
Experience driving passenger vans, light-duty trucks, and trailers
Bilingual language skills. After completing an assessment, bilingual staff members may be eligible to receive an additional stipend on their paycheck when using a second language on the job.
CPR and First Aid Certification
Wilderness First Aid/Wilderness First Responder Certification

Responsibilities

Deliver a high level of customer service to all program participants
Display a high degree of competency and consideration for safety throughout day-to-day programming
Maintain a positive group atmosphere in which all participants are welcomed, included, and supported
Supporting all facets of program registration and group programming
Maintain proper documentation such as end-of-day trip reports, incident/accident reports, and rope/equipment logs
Monitor weather conditions and make alternative plans in the event of severe or inclement weather
Identify and minimize environmental risks; follow policies and procedures as set forth by the Department of Parks and Recreation
Drive department vehicles, including trucks with trailer-in-tow and 15-passenger mini-buses with participants
Respond to emergencies and provide patient care when appropriate; be prepared to summon help/initiate rescue in backcountry environments with no cellphone reception