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Temporary - Recreation Programs Instructor (Summer Programs/Multiple Positions)

City of Austin - Parks & Recreation Department
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The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

The purpose of the Temporary – Recreation Programs Instructor position is to plan course content and present lessons, demonstrations, and examples on specialized recreational topics for participants of all ages.

Recreation Center locations include*:

North Austin Work sites:

  • Gustavo “Gus” L Garcia Recreation Center
  • Hancock Recreation Center
  • Northwest Recreation Center
  • Virginia L Brown Recreation Center
  • Pickfair Community Center


Central Austin Work sites:

  • Rodolfo “Rudy” Mendez Recreation Center
  • Austin Recreation Center
  • Givens Recreation Center
  • Oswaldo A.B Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center
  • Turner-Roberts Recreation Center
  • Delores Duffie Recreation Center
  • Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center


South Austin Work sites:

  • Dittmar Recreation Center
  • George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center
  • Montopolis Recreation Center
  • South Austin Recreation Center


Senior Center Work Sites:

  • Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
  • South Austin Senior Activity Center
  • Lamar Senior Activity Center


Outreach Programs:

 

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
 

  1. Prepares lesson plans, program matrices, and program planning worksheets as required.
  2. Plans course content and method of presentation or delivery.
  3. Selects and assembles materials, equipment, and other instructional aids.
  4. Schedules, registers, and conducts classes and workshops.
  5. Adapts workshops and classes to participant age, physical ability, and interests.
  6. Provides individual coaching and instruction on recreation programs.
  7. Ensures safe and proper use of equipment and materials.
  8. Selects, stores, and inventories equipment and supplies.
  9. Maintains participant records and provides data to program personnel.
  10. Transports and/or accompanies program and event participants.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

  • May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others, including general supervision of temporary employees, contract workers, and volunteers.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

  • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of cultural education programs.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year work experience related to the position.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.


Licenses or Certifications:

  • May require certification in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, or other areas as specified for the assigned class.
  • Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.
  • Texas Class “C” Driver or Commercial Driver license if required for the assignment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working with youth, teens, and seniors in recreational programming; and in implementing/teaching recreational classes and activities.
  • Experience designing, implementing and evaluating outdoor interpretive and/or recreational programming.

Preferred Skills:

  • Ability to fluently communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English and Spanish, or English and another language.


Preferred Programming Knowledge:

  • Leading and/or instructing one or more of the following types of recreational programming:
    • Recreational Games and Activities (Indoor or Outdoor)
    • Sports/Athletic Programs
    • Performing & Visual Arts
    • Science/Nature/Environmental Education
    • Outdoor Recreation
    • Arts and Crafts
    • Team Building
    • Therapeutic Recreation, Inclusion and Special Education
    • S.T.E.A.M. – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.


Other:

  • Ability to travel to more than one work location.