Recreation Program Instructor

City of Muscatine•Muscatine, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Instructor primary duties include administration, coordination, instruction, and supervision of participants related to Muscatine Parks and Recreation activities and programs.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of recreational sports.
Ability to instruct and coach both youths and adults while following lesson plans.
Ability to plan new drills or modify lesson plan as necessary.
Ability to work outside or inside in various weather situations.
Ability to repetitively bend and stoop to operate equipment in conjunction with recreation activities.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate effectively with fellow employees and the general public by telephone, written word, and in person.
Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace or citizens encountered during work.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Must pass a background check with the City of Muscatine.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy working with children and are able to interact with them in a positive and encouraging way.

Responsibilities

Interact with participants and the public in a courteous, professional manner and respond to basic questions or concerns.
Promote recreational programs within the community.
Provide general supervision and promote safe participation in program activities.
Maintain a constant surveillance, keeping all participants within the designated activity area and in view at all times.
Incorporate information on activity origins, variations, scoring, concepts, and strategies into daily lessons.
Modify activities to meet specific characteristics of age, group, and ability level.
Never leave participants unattended.
Arrive early and stay until the last participant has left the site.
Execute first aid or emergency procedures as necessary.
Follow steps in first aid treatment to injured participants.
Complete accident report immediately and submit to Recreation Program Supervisor.