Instructor - Recreation

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Distinguishing Features of Work

As an Instructor for Park and Recreation
, you will play a vital role delivering dynamic and engaging classes and activities at various City facilities, including Recreation Centers, Athletics programs, Tennis Centers, Watson Park, and golf course clubhouses. This limited part‑time role offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise and passion in subjects such as arts, crafts, sports, music, or playground activities, enriching the lives of participants of all ages and backgrounds.

You will design and lead interactive programs that cater to varying experience levels, ensuring each participant feels included and inspired. Your role may extend to coordinating class logistics, managing materials, and guiding fellow instructors, all while creating a welcoming environment that promotes community connection, physical fitness, and lifelong learning. This flexible position offers the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact in your community through high‑quality recreational experiences.

• Designing the course and writing course descriptions.
• Developing and submitting a lesson plan and materials list.
• Effectively conveying the information that was advertised to participants.
• Keeping track of class rosters.
• Notifying the appropriate supervisor of any changes in the class schedule, content, or instructor’s ability to conduct the class.
• If applicable, turning in timesheets by the specified dates for prompt payment.
• Instructing classes, activities, or games in an area of expertise.
• Working directly with class participants.
• Organizing materials for class instruction and completing preparation accordingly.
• Performing basic custodial duties.
• Setting up and taking down building furnishings and arrangements.
• Other job‑related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Considerable knowledge and sufficient skill in the subject or activity to be taught.
• Ability to teach students who have a wide variety of experience and aptitude.
• Ability to develop a class plan, and to organize and conduct classes according to the plan.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, and/or by any creative means necessary to cross communication barriers.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants, and the public.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, furniture and/or supplies required for the assigned activity.
• May require ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions.
• May require ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.

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