PT Recreation Lead Summer Camp Instructor

Under general supervision, assists City staff in qualified instructing at various recreation programs or specialty area programs; and performs related duties as assigned. A high level of independent judgment is necessary. The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification . Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Duties listed are not necessarily performed by each individual in the classification .

• Instructors can plan, conduct, evaluate and instruct at a variety of community recreation programs or classes and/or specialty area programming such as youth athletics, summer program, special programs or events including Leisure Square activities, or age appropriate activities including gymnastics and performing arts.
• Assists in planning organized activities for age appropriate clientele and may lead and oversee planned activities.
• May develop lesson plans and curriculum for designated classes within the guidelines of departmental policies and/or certifying agency regulations.
• Where necessary inspects equipment and facilities used on a regular basis to ensure safety and cleanliness and reports discrepancies to the department.
• May arrange for supplies, equipment and proper facilities in a timely manner.
• May supervise and assign duties to assistants and/or volunteers.
• Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices.

• Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of effective customer service principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of sports rules and regulations.
• Ability to plan and participate in recreation programs and activities for target residents, and to work effectively with children of all ages.
• Ability to safely operate assigned equipment and demonstrate safe and correct techniques with proper equipment in an appropriate environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, children and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

• Works irregular hours as scheduled including nights, weekends and holidays.
• May have exposure to the elements and potential exposure to infectious disease or personal harm when working outdoors.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Sports apparatus or equipment, gymnastics equipment, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or equivalent; College graduate preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licenses and Certifications may be necessary to be instructors in safety related recreation programs.