MYDenver Recreation Instructor
About The Position
Denver Parks and Recreation 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
- Certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of date of hire
- 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
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
