Recreation Leader - Class Instructor

City of Paducah•Paducah, KY

17d•$20

About The Position

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach specific classes for Paducah Parks and Recreation's Recreation Division. Must be experienced and certified (when applicable) to teach classes being offered, under the direct supervision of the Recreation Specialist and Supervisor. Class offerings could include martial arts, dance, tumbling, aerobics, fitness, yoga, weights, art, etc. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Work directly with the Recreation Specialist and Supervisor to organize, plan, implement, and supervise specified classes for the recreation division. Organize materials needed for classes on a daily basis. Keep daily attendance, record and file incident reports, registration information, and other necessary documentation. Provides excellent customer service as well as communicates with other staff, supervisors, and the public in a courteous and professional manner. Promotes programs, classes, leagues, events, and recreation center memberships. Organize supplies and inventory daily. Responsible for inspecting classroom or facility space before each class and reporting any work needed to the Recreation Specialist and Supervisor. Actively participate and maintain good relationships with customers. Monitor class participation and ensure safety and security measures are followed. Report any incidents to supervisors. Lift, move, and carry equipment as needed. Perform other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must have good customer service and communication skills, and have experience working with the public. Ability to maintain quality records. Ability to work well with others. Ability to maintain a consistent and safe environment that is conducive to enhancing learning and the recreational experience. Must be prompt and reliable. Must be able to adapt when circumstances warrant. Must be flexible and organized. Must be willing to be guided and directed by other staff and supervisors. Must be experienced and certified to teach proposed classes.

Requirements

Must have good customer service and communication skills, and have experience working with the public.
Ability to maintain quality records.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to maintain a consistent and safe environment that is conducive to enhancing learning and the recreational experience.
Must be prompt and reliable.
Must be able to adapt when circumstances warrant.
Must be flexible and organized.
Must be willing to be guided and directed by other staff and supervisors.
Must be experienced and certified to teach proposed classes.
Minimum of specialized experience and/or certification(s) (when applicable) needed to teach aerobic, fitness, weight, exercise, martial arts, dance, tumbling, etc.
Ability to maintain high energy and activity level indoors or outdoors, perform light to moderate manual labor, tolerate various temperatures and climates for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Teach specific classes for Paducah Parks and Recreation's Recreation Division.
Organize, plan, implement, and supervise specified classes for the recreation division.
Organize materials needed for classes on a daily basis.
Keep daily attendance, record and file incident reports, registration information, and other necessary documentation.
Provides excellent customer service as well as communicates with other staff, supervisors, and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Promotes programs, classes, leagues, events, and recreation center memberships.
Organize supplies and inventory daily.
Responsible for inspecting classroom or facility space before each class and reporting any work needed to the Recreation Specialist and Supervisor.
Actively participate and maintain good relationships with customers.
Monitor class participation and ensure safety and security measures are followed. Report any incidents to supervisors.
Lift, move, and carry equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned