Do you have a passion for hiking and the outdoors? Our Outdoor Education Program is looking to add an additional Program Instructor to join the team!
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District's new Outdoor Education and Adventures program is kicking off with a full slate of offerings to "Get Outdoors and G.O. H.A.R.D." in 2024! Multiple Teen Stewardship cohorts, one-day adventure excursions which will include, hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing, slacklining, and more! This program is offered throughout the year for every skill level and ability.
Come make a difference in our community and join our amazing team!
- Hourly Rate: $20.98/hour - $28.32/hour
- Schedule: Wednesdays (12:00PM – 4:00PM) and Saturdays (9:00AM – 5:00PM). Additional programming hours may apply.
- Part-Time, Year-Round, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position
- Work Location: San Felipe Community Center
- Anticipated Start Date: November 2024
- Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
We will review applications as they are received. This posting may close at any time.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and/or Recreation Coordinator II, the Program Instructor will provide instruction in recreation programs for a target group at various outdoor and indoor locations throughout the District.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for instruction of group recreation programs or classes in an area of expertise and may also perform general duties to assist with general duties such as record keeping.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Incumbents may not perform all duties. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement curriculum for the program
- Ensure safety and proper technique of participation while in the program
- Responsible for planning and instructing group recreation programs/classes in one or more assigned areas
- Work with people of all ages and skill levels
- Assist with marketing and outreach of programs
- Provide a high level of customer service to parents and participants
- Instruct participants on program subject; explain and demonstrate skills
- Good communication skills; ability to explain things clearly
- Maintains good public relations and keeps supervisors informed of customer and facility needs
- Maintains records of participation and completes required reports
- Report any repairs or maintenance on equipment or facility used
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers
- Performs other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The functions of this position are performed both in indoor and outdoor settings. Incumbents may be assigned an irregular working schedule including weekends, early mornings, evenings and holidays and may have to travel between various locations. Incumbents may be required to wear an appropriate uniform with identification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have: hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person, by telephone, by PA system and to be able to speak loudly in a noisy setting; vision adequate to clearly distinguish objects and persons at a distance and to identify signs of emergencies; bodily movement adequate to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; manual dexterity adequate to grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write and operate office machines and equipment; may have to climb, balance stoop or crouch; and strength and endurance to safely lift and carry items of up to 50 pounds.
