Recreation Instructor Woodshop

"Working in partnership with the community, the City and County of Broomfield provides excellent services in an efficient, respectful and courteous manner to enhance and protect the environment and quality of life of Broomfield residents." 

This position provides instruction and support in the woodshop areas for senior adults, adults and or youth participants. May be responsible for supervising a variety of volunteers and participants.  This person needs to have the ability to operate all equipment and tools and pass the written and practical exam necessary for operation of equipment and tools in the woodshop space.  

• Designs courses for classroom environment.  

• Develops and plans class curriculum

• Purchases supplies and provides a supply list of items students will need to purchase for class.

• Fosters a creative learning environment.

• Supervises opening and closing of the woodshop facility as needed.

• Supervises volunteers and participants

• Enforces all rules and regulations of the program

• Assists in daily/weekly cleaning, maintenance and safety inspections

• Handles emergency situations by calling appropriate staff and agencies.

• Provides basic assistance regarding equipment and supplies

• Available to patrons for instruction on proper and safe use of equipment.

• Provides woodshop orientation and practical exam training.

• Attends scheduled meetings as required

• Responsible for proper use and care of materials, equipment, site and facility use

• Maintains a high degree of visibility in the woodshop area, while on duty.

• Assist with special group use of woodshop

Education 

• 8th grade education or equivalent.  Valid AED, first aid and CPR certifications preferred

Experience

• One year of responsible woodshop/woodworking experience.  Previous experience in an organized recreation program and experience working with the public in providing program instructions and customer service preferred.  Previous experience with woodshop preferred.

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however  education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry.

• Must be 18 years of age.

• Exert up to 50 lbs. Of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. Force constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Must provide a safe and enjoyable environment for participants.

• May be exposed to a variety of potential safety hazards.

• Noise level is moderate to loud..

• Required to have a full range of physical movement.

• Visual abilities including close, distant, depth, peripheral are required.

• Physical demands include but are not limited to utilizing equipment and tools, maintenance of equipment, set up and take down.  

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $18 - $25