Recreation Instructor II-Temp

Employees of this class lead and/or monitor fitness activities at an assigned recreation facility or program.  These positions are under the direct supervision of higher-level recreation staff.  

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Leads participants in a variety of fitness activities in indoor/outdoor recreation settings, including, but not limited to, Aquatics, Cardio, Cycling, Dance, Mind Body, Step, Strength, and Active Aging, etc.
• Distributes recreation equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for program preparation and clean up.
• Answers patron questions.  
• Enforces facility and program rules.
• May work with youth, teen, adult and/or senior populations.
• May include basic custodial duties and contact with household chemicals.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Current Certification or 2 years’ experience within specific program or equivalent education.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Any combination of experience and training indicating the ability to successfully fulfill the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Training or experience pertaining to the assigned recreation emphasis area and/or participant group.
• Two years’ experience within specific program.
• Group leadership experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, split shifts, evenings, and weekends as needed to facilitate public recreation programs.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Pre-employment background investigation required for positions working with youth and/or vulnerable populations.
• Minimum of two professional references. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to promote the goals and objectives of assigned program within the scope of assigned duties.
• Skill in leading groups of all sizes, ages, and abilities in one or more fitness activity.
• Skill in coaching and developing others through identifying their developmental needs and assisting them to improve their knowledge and skills.
• General knowledge of a wide variety of fitness programs like Aquatics, Cardio, Cycling, Dance, Mind Body, Step, Strength, and Active Aging.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and patrons.
• Ability to administer basic first aid and CPR.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to arrive on time for class.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSCAL REQUIREMENTS ANDRKING ENVIRONMENT

·        Ability to lift objects 10-20 pounds routinely and 20-50 pounds occasionally.

Salary : $27