Instructor - Fitness Beyond the Bell/Club B (Instructor I)

Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $16.28 

The current full hourly range for this position is $16.28 - $20.08  

The Fitness and Wellness department is seeking staff to support our Beyond the Bell/Club B programs. This position is on-site at one or more Tacoma Public School campuses. Staff will be implementing and facilitating established curriculum, engaging with assigned youth in the program, following safety procedures and practices, while facilitating a fun learning environment. Instructors have the chance to enhance curriculum and provide a vital opportunity in a unique space. This fulfilling works allows youth who may not have the opportunity to experience an offering like this during the school day or in extra-curricular activities.

Work where you play!

Join our team at Metro Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live. 

Who We Are 

Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70 parks, 80 miles of trails, 1,000 acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun. 

Why You’ll Love it Here

Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team.  On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home. 

Position Information 

Provide fun, informative and exciting classes or learning opportunities in assigned program area. 

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

• Provide support to, and collaborate with, other department staff to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing programs. 
• Plan and prepare instruction materials or lesson plans or implement already established lesson plans.
• Instruct, and/or teach participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity. 
• Assess and evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their skills through program opportunities. 
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment. 
• Track attendance reports as required. 
• Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model. 
• Maintain communication with staff, participants, and/or parents/guardians as needed.
• Stay up to date on trends within assigned program area.
• Responsible for the designated site location program set-up and general clean-up.  
• Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards and expectations. 
• Ensure proper use, care and storage of program equipment and supplies.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 16 years of age. 
• At least 1 year of related experience in assigned program area. 
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification may be required.

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned recreation programs, activities, and services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
• Skill in overseeing and instructing/teaching others.
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to navigate emergency situations.
• Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• Driving a district vehicle, and transporting patrons, is required for some positions.
• Work various schedules including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to Frequent communication with district employees and customers. 
• Noise level is moderately loud. 
• Standing for long periods of time. 
• Walking, kneeling and/or crouching to demonstrating proper form. 
• Ability to lift up to 5 pounds on occasion. 
• Ability to navigate emergency situations, including performing CPR.  

Salary : $16 - $20