Recreation Instructor | Adults

Position: Recreation Instructor | Active Older Adults
# About Our Job# Final date to receive applications

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis and the posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.#

What We Offer This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $19.80/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.#

Location In this position you can expect to work on-site at one or multiple recreation centers throughout the city of Denver.# What You’ll DoThe City and County of Denver’s  Active Older Adults (AOA) program engages adults ages 50+ in wellness, exercise, and leisure activities that support healthy aging. AOA programming includes aquatics, fitness, outdoor day trips, lunch trips, drop-in activities, clubs, arts & crafts, dance lessons, and more!

As a part-time Recreation Instructor with Active Older Adults, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Denver's active older adults while taking part in the fun!

Specifically, as a Recreation Instructor supporting Active Older Adult programs, you will:
* Assist full-time staff in planning and implementing programs
* Maintain a safe, fun, and trusting program environment for all participants
* Work directly with recreation center staff to aid in facilitation of programs
* Execute instructional plans using prescribed and accepted teaching methods for group and individual instruction
* Evaluate and communicate student/participant progress to all appropriate staff
* Review completed program participant evaluation tools, using findings to increase program and instructional effectiveness
* Assist in the organization and coordinating of special events
* Perform various tasks to provide program administrative support
* Drive a small bus to transport participants on trips#

What You’ll Bring We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors who can provide engaging programming with an eye for safety and fun! Our team members are passionate and caring individuals who are looking to make connections and foster the well-being of our active older adults’ community.

Our ideal candidate will possess:
* Experience facilitating or assisting in the day-to-day operations of an organized recreation program
* Experience working directly with older adults (ages 50+) in recreation programming or a related field
* Willingness to obtain authorization to drive an Active Older Adults participant transport vehicle (Mini-Bus)
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.# Required

Minimum Qualifications
* Education Requirement:
Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
* Experience Requirement:
One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities
* Education/Experience Equivalency:
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
* Licensure/Certification:
Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application. (Employees may be eligible to drive department/city vehicles for transportation and subject to motor vehicle record check and required to pass a city sponsored driver safety training course.)#

About Everything Else
** Job Profile
** CR2583 Recreation Instructor To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click .
** Position Type
** Oncall
* * Position Salary Range**$18.81 -…