Specialty Instructor - General

Title: Specialty Instructor

Immediate Supervisor: Recreation Manager

Department: Recreation

FLSA Status: Part-time; Non-Benefitted; Non-Exempt

Work Hours: Hourly; Up to 24 hours/week

Hiring Range:  

$20.00-$28.35/hour

Benefits: Accrued Paid Sick Leave, Employee and Eligible Family Memberships to Meeker Recreation Center, PERA Retirement, Worker's Compensation, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

This job description is established by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District
(District) to outline the basic requirements, duties and general responsibilities of the Recreation
Assistant position. This position is “at will”, which means the District may terminate the employment
relationship at any time and for any reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law.
Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship without notice at any time for any
reason.

Position Summary:

The Specialty Instructor will assist in the development, coordination, and direct implementation of District specialty programs (dance, fitness, tumbling), based on skills and/or certifications, on a year-round basis.​

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of a Specialty Instructor and do not constitute an all-inclusive list. These duties and responsibilities establish a flexible, functional base from which the employee operates.  The duties and responsibilities may also be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as required in assisting and obtaining organizational goals and objectives.

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1. Provides basic knowledge and skills by successfully completing the Recreation Department mentorship program or providing appropriate certifications;

2. Assists in the development of specialty programs;

3. Creates class lesson plans and instructs specialty classes;

4. Competent in utilizing District equipment;

5. Assists with the management of the recreational equipment inventory;

6. Serves as a substitute instructor as needed; 

7. Attends Specialty Instructor meeting three times per year;

8. Ability to work in a safe manner per District and industry standards;

9. Demonstrates capability to conduct one’s self in a calm and professional demeanor when dealing with the public and/or with difficult situations;

10. Demonstrates use of good judgment and ability to work independently

11. Demonstrates initiative that supports the District’s vision, mission, and core statements;

12. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of, and compliance with the District’s rules, policies and procedures, as contained in the District’s handbooks and manuals.

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Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Must be 15 years of age;

2. Possess at the time of hire/promotion or obtain within 90 days and maintain valid First Aid,

3. Adult/Child CPR, and AED certifications or able to obtain within the terms agreed upon at the time of employment/promotion to the position;

4. Shift availability considerations:

a. Works early morning, evening, split-shift, and/or weekend shifts

b. Works a variety of shift times; covers shifts on short notice

5. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job.

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Desired Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Ability to write, read, speak and understand the Spanish language.

2. Previous experience.

3. Possess skills in computer applications and programs.

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Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

This position requires work in a variety of locations and conditions, including outdoor recreational
areas and facilities, gymnasiums, pools and typical office environments.

1. A portion of this position will involve sedentary work in an office environment; however, the Recreation Assistant also must oversee and instruct indoor and outdoor recreational programs and related functions and events in various locations, and under varying conditions;

2. This position requires standing, running, walking, sitting, kneeling, stooping/bending, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, crawling, jumping, sliding, climbing, pinching, gripping, reaching over head, reaching away from the body, and repetitive motion;

3. Must possess the ability to lift items up to thirty (30) pounds frequently and in excess of sixty (60) pounds occasionally;

4. Moderate physical activity under potentially adverse conditions will be required frequently;

5. This position demands frequent use of sensory activities such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception and color vision;

6. Will be required to work in all weather conditions;

7. Work may be performed under hazardous and adverse conditions, including but not limited to, slippery and uneven surfaces, proximity to moving mechanical equipment, water, electrical currents, and high places;

8. This position will involve periods of high physical, mental and/or emotional stress.