Enrichment Specialty Instructor

Come join our Team at Bend Parks and Recreation District! Bend Park and Recreation is looking for Instructors to teach youth and/or adult art classes.

Enrichment Instructors provide leadership and supervision for assigned recreation program while also serving in a front-line lead role, providing safe and rewarding recreational opportunities for the community. BPRD is looking for Enrichment Instructors with experience teaching the following formats to youth, and adults with children:

• STEAM Education - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics
• Culinary - Pastry, cooking, baking;
• General Enrichment:
  Chess, Outdoor Programs, Nature
• Arts and Crafts - Fiber arts, DIY/Home Arts & Craft, Jewelry Making, Sculpture, Glass Arts, Nature
• Performing Arts - Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin others.

• Supervises assigned recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers, and performs program-specific planning and evaluation.
• Interacts with youth and adults through enrichment activities by planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and inclusive of all skill levels and abilities.
• Communicates on a regular basis with Coordinator, as well as patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues.
• Identifies and directs needed staff and equipment including addressing program-specific risk management/safety issues.
• Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Oversees general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used.

5-10hrs per month

• Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision;
• Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and
• Curriculum and effective teaching methods for area of assignment

• Demonstrate competency in specialized area;
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people;
• Effectively prepare and present lessons to a variety of audiences taking into consideration age, abilities and levels;
• Effectively handle disruptions, conflicts, and respond to problems addressing customer service concerns, and emergency situations as they arise; and
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and customers.

Works under the supervision of a Recreation Coordinator.

Exercises direct leadership over some recreation positions and volunteers as needed in enrichment program.

• Work schedule generally requires weekday hours with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to store, set-up, and clean-up equipment and supplies.
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

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