RECREATION: Recreation Instructor 1/2

City of Sunnyvale, CA • Sunnyvale, CA

271d

About The Position

Recreation Services Division has older adult fitness instructor opening within the Sunnyvale Senior Center. We serve adults and older adults aged 50 years and older and have opportunities for flexible working hours (e.g. morning, early afternoons, lunch time, after school, evenings and weekends). Individuals may choose to work one class assignment or multiple class assignments and flexible work hours are possible to accommodate other work schedules, school schedules and/or other commitments.

Requirements

• Minimum age is 18 years old
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• For Recreation Instructor 2: Two (2) years or two (2) summer seasons of part-time paid or volunteer teaching experience in a specific class/activity area and/or population
• A Bachelor's Degree in any of the same fields listed above
• One (1) year or one (1) summer season of a specific class/activity area and/or population
• A Certificate in any of the same fields listed above
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority

Nice To Haves

• Experience in lesson planning and writing class descriptions
• Direct experience with specific age groups: preschool, school-age, teens, adults and seniors
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPRS Certification (paid training)
• Three (3) to six (6) months or one (1) summer season of part-time paid or volunteer teaching experience in any of the same fields listed above
• Courses or work/volunteer experience in recreation, fitness, marketing, visual arts, theater, pottery, sports, kinesiology, aquatics, older adults or a related field
• Certificates in recreation, fitness, marketing, visual arts, theater, pottery, sports, kinesiology, aquatics, older adults or a related field
• Able to use a computer, calculator, telephone and photocopy machine as needed
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Experience interacting with the public
• Group Exercise Certification
• Familiarity with Gym equipment (Circuit Training)
• Personal Training Certification (Circuit Training)

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in specific program area by leading and demonstrating methods and techniques
• Ability to work weekday, weeknights and/or weekends depending on facility availability and class interest
• Create, develop or follow lesson plans to teach specific class or activity
• Prepare, write and submit class activity descriptions for the Activity Guide and online class registration portal
• Take attendance and administer/organize other paperwork and forms as needed
• Responsible for activity/class set up, break down, preparation and equipment as needed
• Survey class participants to ensure program quality and benchmark community needs
• Maintain a safe, friendly and inclusive class environment for all participants
• Adjust activity or class as appropriate or needed to meet the various needs/levels of participants
• Interact and communicate effectively with participants, families, caregivers, volunteers and City staff
• Attend City or division trainings, meetings or special events as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees