Instructor I Special Populations Program Support Staff - Seasonal
(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage: $13.00/hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled; posting may close at any time.
Shift/Workdays and Hours: Days, Evenings, and Weekends (Variable)
Must be 16 years or older.
How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.
Job Summary
Assists in teaching programs for the education of youth and/or adults in various Parks and Recreation programming, including but not limited to beginner sports, dance classes, homeschool physical education, cheerleading, tumbling, education and socializing activities for members of the community with special needs.
Job Duties
- Teaches a program based on the lesson plan written by MPRD Staff and/or the Instructor II for each program.
- Notifies, instructs, and corrects participant behavior that is inconsistent with program rules in a fair, timely, and polite manner.
- Communicates effectively, both written and verbally, with students, parents and coworkers.?
- Performs facility opening/closing responsibilities as directed.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment and communicates in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur when supervising.
- Possesses the characteristics of a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Provides excellent customer service and possesses a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.