Recreation Instructor I or II - Casper Recreation Center

Location:

Casper Recreation Center

Seeking Instructors who are passionate about teaching across a variety of programs, including Archery, Dance, Fitness, Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Art, and more.

Incumbents are responsible for instructing a class offered by the Recreation Division in a program area of special interest.

Receives direction from an assigned supervisor or higher-level supervisory staff.

• Plans, instructs, and supervises participants in a specialized class or program.
• Maintains appropriate attendance and class records.
• Prepares a class summary for assigned classes or programs.
• Prepares instructional materials and supply list for assigned classes or programs.
• Explains and demonstrates activity techniques to all class or program participants.
• Maintains a safe environment for participants.
• Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules and general information about the facility or event.
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Customer service principles.
• Technical fundamentals of a specialized class or program in areas such as athletics, cultural arts, dance, arts and crafts, ice skating, fitness, martial arts, sports, etc. appropriate for various age groups.
• Teaching principles.
• Basic first aid.

• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Work independently.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Be flexible with assignments which may change.
• Create and implement lesson plans.
• Respond calmly in high stress situations.
• Teach diverse groups of people.
• Explain, demonstrate, and clarify information to others.
• Plan, organize, and instruct a specialized class or program.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

• Customer service.
• Class instruction in a specialized area of expertise.
• Class time management.
• Leading, motivating, and training program participants.
• Demonstrating patience.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
• Working enthusiastically with groups of children or adults.

• Minimum of six months experience in a specialized class or program such as dance, arts and crafts, ice skating, fitness, martial arts, sports, etc. (preferred).
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications within six (6) months of hire (preferred).

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a specialized class or program such as dance, arts and crafts, ice skating, fitness, martial arts, sports, etc. (preferred).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications within six (6) months of hire (preferred).
• Certification in a special area of instruction relating to dance, arts and crafts, ice skating, fitness, martial arts, sports, etc. or a professional level of experience within a specialized area.

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