Recreation Instructor

Plans, coordinates and promotes recreational programs and activities; develops and implements recreation programs.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Recreation Director, Recreation Leader or Recreation Assistant I and II. Direct supervision may be provided for recreation leaders and other instructors.


The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.  Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for on-site management of a recreation center facility.
• Implements program activities by conducting, guiding and training program participants.
• Registers participant for classes.
• Prepares and distributes flyers, pamphlets and other general promotional material.
• Prepares monthly activity calendars and reports as required.
• Performs duties in accordance with City and departmental policies.
• Perform related work as required.

After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following: written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If moved forward, candidates will be notified via email of the type of examination required for this recruitment.

Knowledge of and Ability to:  
The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to enter the job and/or to be learned within a defined short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
 
Knowledges of:

• The philosophy, principles, practices and techniques of modem recreation administration.

 Ability to:

• Plan and organize group and individual recreational programs and activities.
• Involve groups and individuals in program participation.
• Understand and communicate with supervisor.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship
• Deal tactfully courteously with the public and other city employees
• Stand, bend, sit, kneel, reach and move about safely in city business office work locations.
• Pick-up, manipulates, move, raise and lower small business office equipment, materials and supplies, and work products weighing 30 lb. or less; and to use approved stepping stools/ladders to reach heights between 6'0" and 7' 6".
• Read handwritten, typed or machine generated text, graphical and statistical material without aides other than eyeglasses and, or contact lenses.
• Absorb data, learn and apply procedures required to perform the full range of analytic tasks required by typical duties of the class.

 Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities would be acceptable for employment.  A typical background for minimum qualifications in both education and experience would be:

Education:  
Experience:  One (1) year experience serving as a Recreation Instructor or related field (preferred).


TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Requires use of a personal computer and related software programs, calculator, telephone copy machine and fax machine.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more is also required.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust, and air contaminants. In addition, depending on the area of assignment, incumbents may be exposed to chemicals, electrical and mechanical hazards, and loud noise. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold.  Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.