Recreation Specialist: Outdoor Instructor I, II, III, or IV

St. George, City of•Recreation Center - St. George, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor/Coordinator, performs various tasks as necessary to provide recreation services to the St. George Community. Specifically responsible for providing leadership and oversight of outdoor recreation programs for youth ages 5-17. Serves as the lead staff in charge of setting the highest standard for safety and supervision of up to 12 students in the backcountry. Provides coaching and instruction for the following outdoor activities: bouldering, rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing. Adheres to and enforces a strong practice of risk management to ensure the safety of both students and staff.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
CPR, First Aid, AED certification required. Must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Instructor I: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Instructor I: Personal experience participating in and/or leading outdoor recreation activities required.
Instructor II: Minimum of 1 year of personal experience participating in and/or leading outdoor recreation activities required.
Instructor II: Minimum of 6 months professional (paid) experience coordinating, programming and leading outdoor recreation activities required.
Instructor II: Personal experience working with youth is required.
Instructor III: Minimum of 2 years of personal experience participating in and/or leading outdoor recreation activities required.
Instructor III: Minimum of 1 year professional (paid) experience coordinating, programming and leading outdoor recreation activities required.
Instructor III: Minimum of 1 year Personal/Professional (paid) experience working with youth is required.
Instructor III: Customer service experience required.
Instructor III: One of the following certifications is required and must be maintained throughout employment: Lifeguard certification with Waterfront Skills module through the American Red Cross or similar certification, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, Single Pitch Climbing Instructor (SPCI) certification through the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) or similar certification, Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor certification through the Professional Mountain Biking Instructors’ Association (PMBIA) or similar certification.
Instructor IV: Minimum of 3 years of personal experience participating in and/or leading outdoor recreation activities required.
Instructor IV: Minimum of 2 years professional (paid) experience coordinating, programming and leading outdoor recreation activities required.
Instructor IV: Minimum of 2 years Personal/Professional (paid) experience working with youth is required.
Instructor IV: Customer service experience required.
Instructor IV: Two of the following certifications is required and must be maintained throughout employment: Lifeguard certification with Waterfront Skills module through the American Red Cross or similar certification, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, Single Pitch Climbing Instructor (SPCI) certification through the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) or similar certification, Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor certification through the Professional Mountain Biking Instructors’ Association (PMBIA) or similar certification.
Knowledge of general knowledge and practices of outdoor recreation activities such as bouldering, rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing.
Knowledge of risk management practices and procedures in the backcountry.
Skills: Highly motivated, Dependable, Customer service oriented, Relationship building, Decision making.
Ability to: Follow Directions, Perform Physical Labor, Be Flexible, Work with a team, Provide structure and leadership during program activities.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience coordinating, programming and leading outdoor recreation activities preferred.
Customer service experience preferred.
Experience working with youth is preferred.
Professional experience working with youth is preferred.
Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides safety and supervision for up to 12 students during programs and activities, generally taking place in the backcountry.
Assists the Instructors to provide coaching and instruction for outdoor activities.
Oversees the work of other part time employees and volunteers during assigned shifts or tasks.
Assists in staff training, assignments, and recruiting.
Provides customer service in person and over the phone; answering questions and/or referring customers to appropriate staff members.
Responds to public inquiries providing accurate information regarding recreation programs and services.
Aids in the promotion and advertising of programs and special events.
Distributes brochures, flyers, schedules, rosters, etc.
Organizes, cleans, prepares and maintains recreation facilities and equipment.
Works at other City programs and special events as needed.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other related duties as needed
Performs money-handling duties according to City and division policies and procedures.
Runs job related errands.
Follows all city policies and procedures.