Recreation Sports Instructor (PTNB)

Sandy City

11d•$17

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, organizes, supervises, and instructs a sports program and participants. See Full Job Description CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on February 26, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. STARTING SALARY: $17.03/Hour STATUS: Part-Time (non-benefitted, <29 hours/week). Currently hiring PICKLEBALL Instructors. DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires some experience in job related activities and working with children and/or adults. Must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Knowledge of games, sports; proper English usage, speaking, and teaching; and general knowledge of first aid and CPR. Responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, tools, etc.; teaching sports skills with enthusiasm; great responsibility for making decisions affecting the activities of people including responsibility for worker motivation and satisfaction. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants and parents; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction and obtain a desired result. Tool, Machine, Equipment Operation: Regular use of program equipment, a copy machine and telephone; occasional use of a personal computer and fax machine. Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don’t have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions. Personal data that you provide in your employment application will be used only to consider you for employment with the City. It will only be shared as required by law. Additionally, if you are hired by Sandy City, personal data that you provide as a new employee will be used only for purposes of employment related to your job, including sharing with business partners to provide pay and benefits, and as required by law. You may refuse to provide personal data, but doing so will remove you from employment consideration. Sandy City is located in beautiful Salt Lake County, Utah. Our walkable and transit-oriented city center called "The Cairns" connects mountain adventure with an active urban lifestyle. With a bustling city arts and entertainment scene, world-class mountain skiing and summer recreation, a strong network of trails and outdoor public spaces, and unsurpassed shopping and dining, Sandy City is a destination location like no other! With low property taxes, a low crime rate, great job availability, a highly-rated school system, and excellent entertainment and recreation options, Sandy City is a great place to live and work. Sandy City is committed to providing equal opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of employment without regards to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions; national origin; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetics; protected veteran status; or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. If you think you are ready to be a part of our community, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Requirements

Requires some experience in job related activities and working with children and/or adults.
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Knowledge of games, sports
Proper English usage, speaking, and teaching
General knowledge of first aid and CPR
Responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, tools, etc.
Teaching sports skills with enthusiasm
Great responsibility for making decisions affecting the activities of people including responsibility for worker motivation and satisfaction.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants and parents
Contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction and obtain a desired result.
Must pass drug test before hire.