Recreation Instructor - Programs

Position: Recreation Instructor - Various Programs
CITY OF KINGMAN
PART-TIME RECREATION INSTRUCTOR
CITY OF KINGMAN RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Overview
The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River.

With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive.
If you have the heart of a public servant and the spirit of an entrepreneur, we are looking for you! The City of Kingman has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the positions of Recreation instructors who possess skills and talents they wish to share with the public to run specialty classes and programs for adults and youth in our community.

Apply today! This position is open continuously with frequent review of applications!

Hire-in rate will be based on wage qualifiers as described in the job description (see below). Our Recreation Instructors are responsible for planning, organizing and conducting instructional lessons for classes presented to adults and youth.

Currently, we are interested in working with instructors for the following areas, but we remain open to suggestions and presentations of other types of classes:

• Culinary
• Dance
• Fitness
• Floral Design
• Cake Decorating
• Arts & Crafts

Recreation Instructors are responsible for planning, organizing and conducting instructional lessons for classes in assigned recreation programs. Instructors for these programs teach or instruct a variety of activities which may include: homework help, active games, music, dance, arts and crafts, fitness, cooking, and various other recreational, educational, and cultural enrichment areas. Develops course objectives and class plans, scheduling class times, obtains necessary supplies and equipment and resources.

A high level of independent judgment is necessary.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Part-time, seasonal position conducting instructional lessons. The Recreation Instructor is a broad classification and encompasses various assignments with department flexibility to assign employees based on the meeting of wage qualifiers. Employees will be assigned utilizing a formula which incorporates the following characteristics:

Wage Qualifiers
:
An individual assigned to Recreation Instructor will be reviewed and placed according to the meeting of the below qualifiers. It is important to note the Recreation Instructor is subject to regular review upon initial placement and each time the same class/program is proposed/submitted/held, a new/revised class/program is submitted/held and/or to ensure the individual is meeting the noted qualifiers and placement to wage is or remains appropriate.
Each class is looked at individually to determine a rate of pay, using a formula that is based on the following:

• Determined number of hours an instructor will need to work in a given class/program session;
• Determined charge/rate for class/program and use of that rate to assist in determining the instructor's rate of pay;
• The facility capacity to meet the minimum and maximum class/program size standards;
• Minimum and maximum required to teach a successful class/program;
• Minimum and maximum numbers to cover cost of said instructor's minimum rate;
• Job performance will be evaluated and increased/decreased based on the instructor's evaluation and the number of participants enrolled.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Superintendent and general supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director.

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