What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor (Temporary - Summer Employment) position at City of Pasadena, CA?
Salary : $20.42 - $24.65 Hourly
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type : CTW
Job Number : 25-103
Department : Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Open continuously and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for the week of February 17th . Apply today!
THIS IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL JOB TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER RECREATION DAY CAMP PROGRAM.
When the school year comes to an end, The City of Pasadena offers traditional Summer Day Camps, Enrichment Camps, Outdoor Neighborhood Park Camps, and unique Arroyo Seco Adventure Camp.
WORK SCHEDULE : Instructor position is a temporary assignment for up to eight weeks depending on program needs. Work hours may vary (20-40 hours / week) depending on assignment. Summer Day Camp staff must be available to work beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, to Friday, August 1, 2025.
The Traditional Summer Day Camps offer youth opportunities to get involved in group games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, computers, science, and music. These camps include Victory Park Camp, Villa Parke Camp, and Robinson Park Camp. All camps facilitate and array of activities, including science, art, sports, fitness, and dance. The Outdoor Neighborhood Park Camps give campers an opportunity to enjoy arts & crafts, physical fitness games and challenges, dance, and enrichment activities.
The Arroyo Seco Adventures Camp offers participants an opportunity to learn about our local, natural resources in a fun and exciting way. This outdoor camp pairs environmental education with traditional camp activities. Participants go on nature lead walks learning about conservation of environmental resources, native plants, and local wildlife. Youth participate in archery, horseback riding and hiking, and practice their gardening and survival skills.
The ideal candidate will possess recent experience developing and teaching recreation classes and workshops in either arts & crafts, computers, coding, dance, drama, eco systems, Lego Robotics, native / invasive plants, music, nature, outdoor adventures, outdoor education, wildlife habitats, or sports & fitness.
For the Arroyo Seco Adventures Camp, the ideal candidate will possess recent experience developing and teaching recreation classes in outdoor education, outdoor adventures, eco systems, environment, wildlife habitats, and native / invasive plants. A background in biology and / or earth sciences is also ideal.
Essential Functions
The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the
- Develops and teaches assigned classes and workshops in program areas such as arts and crafts, outdoor education, outdoor adventures, eco systems, environment, wildlife habitats, native / invasive plants, dance, drama, music, science, computers, nature and sports for youth and / or adults.
- Determines and recommends supplies and equipment needed for assigned classes.
- Transports and ensures security of equipment and supplies issued.
- Maintains attendance and other records as required.
- Coordinates programming for participant's end of camp showcase for parents.
CORE COMPETENCIES :
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
Qualification Guidelines
Minimum Q ualifications :
Desired Qualifications :
SELECTION PROCESS : The selection process may consist of any combination of training and experience evaluation, Subject Matter Expert (SME) review, structured interview panel, and department-level interviews.
VACANCY INFORMATION : Summer vacancies occurring in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department may be filled as a result of this examination process. The eligible list established may be used to fill vacancies in the Afterschool program.
Candidates selected for this position are at-will.
Special Requirements
Candidates are required to successfully complete a medical examination including drug screen and a criminal background live scan screen consistent with current state and federal law.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPER (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Although resumes will be accepted and evaluated, this form must be completed if the application is to be considered valid. Your responses should be clearly stated on your application work history. Please select yes to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
Select the option that best describes your experience in developing and teaching outdoor / environmental education and / or recreational activities. (Qualifications, including number of hours worked per week, must be clearly noted on application under work experience).
Which of the following classes do you possess training and / or experience teaching and would like to teach in the Summer Day Camp / Outdoor Education Program? Check all that apply.
Please list your experience in developing and teaching recreation activities in each of the areas indicated above. List each class separately and include a brief description of your duties. (Your experience must also be clearly marked on your application under work experience). If no experience, enter "N / A".
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