Job Description

RECREATION INSTRUCTOR

JOB CODE 43010

Effective Date:	07/03X

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this part-time classification exists is to perform class instruction. The Recreation Instructor works under the direction of a Recreation Leader or under the supervision of a Recreation Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, schedules, and conducts recreation classes in such activities as arts and crafts, dance, drama, music, sports, games, etc.;
• Plans classes and secures materials and equipment used for them;
• Observes necessary precautions to insure safety of participants;
• Plans, schedules, and oversees district initiated and City-wide sports leagues;
• Leads and directs special events;
• Writes accident and incident reports;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods and principles in instructing groups of children, teens, and adults.
• Specialty skill areas, such as games, arts and crafts, dance, drama, music or sports.

Ability to:

• Communicate orally in the English language in a one-on-one or group setting.
• Evaluate recreation or league activities;
• Handle minor disciplinary problems.
• Stimulate and maintain interest in recreation activities.
• Work with City staff and groups of all ages and various ethnic backgrounds.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Produce written documents in the English language.
• Monitor and lead a variety of recreational activities.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Experience in a skill area in which instruction is to be given. Other combinations of education and experience which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.