Enrichment - Youth Program - Instructor

RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT • Prospect Heights, IL

5d • $15 - $18

About The Position

The Special Interest Instructor is responsible for planning, implementing, leading and teaching youth/teen variety programs.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must have experience or skills supervising children
• Possess the knowledge and skills of planning, organizing and leading activities
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience in the program you are teaching
• Excellent (oral and written) communication skills
• Proficient knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a thorough understanding of the Park District’s policies and operations and enforce them in a positive manner.
• Be able to lead, teach and demonstrate the program offered in easy, understanding terms.
• Be able to organize a class, keep attendance and cover all material required.
• Maintain safe and clean atmosphere for everyone. Equipment must be taken care of and put back neatly for storage.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a watchful eye on the class at all times
• Be responsible for the safety and instruction of all students
• Consistently enforce all rules for the facility.
• Take attendance each time class meets
• Have an agenda for each week of what will happen prior to program starting. Have a plan B if it isn’t working.
• Be on time and prepared for class before class begins.
• Follow your agenda
• Teach all class material in an effective manner, adapting teaching styles to fit the needs of the class
• Watch your class at all times. Do not leave the class participants unattended at any time.
• Be available and approachable for participants/ parents to discuss questions or concerns.
• Be sure to clean up all equipment used during the lesson.
• Go over your agenda make notes what worked what didn’t where you left off tweak future lesson plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed