Children's Programming Specialty Instructor - Dale City Recreation Center

Specialty Instructor

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a highly motivated Specialty Instructor to join our Children's programming at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.

Specialty instructors work independently and are responsible for activity planning, supervision of students, participant safety, customer service and providing a quality experience to those enrolled in the program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons.
• Teach fundamental concepts and techniques
• Encourage students to be creative and provide individual and group instruction.
• Observe and evaluate students' work to assess their progress.
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress.
• Develop list of supplies and equipment needed for lessons.

Specialty Instructors should have experience, interest and knowledge in their area of expertise, have experience working with children and demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and caring for the program and its participants. Experience teaching and supervising students ages 3 - 15 is needed.

Classes are planned for evenings and/or weekends during the school year with the opportunity to teach art camps in the summer. Applicants must be 18 years old, and flexible to work evening and weekend hours if needed. Times vary.

Starting rate of pay: $16.66

Please note:

the position is open until the end of the advertisement period with ongoing application review.

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting will be required.

Note:

The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position.