Activity Instructor

Job Description:

Activity Instructor

Description

Description

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE !

Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team

in the role of Activity Instructor.

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Activity Instructor in the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department. The department is seeking enthusiastic instructors to take the lead on planning, teaching, and evaluating classes and activities. This is a year-round position and is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The work schedule will vary by program and season and may include evening and weekends.
Compensation is a minimum of $16 per participant enrollment. Amount varies based on total enrollment, activity and level of experience required.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to teaching and instructing classes of specific subject matter for the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise, coordinate and lead activity classes.
  
• Assist in planning, promoting, conducting and evaluating recreation and/or library programs and activities.
  
• Interact and stimulate interest while conducting, demonstrating and supervising program activities.
  
• Set up facility for any activity that is needed for assigned class.
  
• Inspect assigned facilities and/or equipment and recommend any necessary repair or maintenance work and supply needs.
  
• Complete records and reports as required.
  
• Stay within outlined budget for materials and supplies. Keep record of any spending and submit to Supervisor.
  
• Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
  
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
  
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Methods and principles in instructing groups of children, teens, or adults.
  
• Specialty skill areas, such as games, arts and crafts, dance, drama, music, or sports.
  
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
  
• Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.
  
• Principles and practices of safety management.
  

Ability to :

• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; stand, bend, stoop, kneel as necessary to instruct class.
  
• Intermittently analyze problem situations and/or equipment and facilities; interpret policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff; lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.
  
• Lead and motivate large group classes.
  
• Prepare written lesson plans and class outlines.
  
• Operate audio and visual aids for class instruction.
  
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
  
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
  
• Communicate tactfully with customers, facility staff and City of Roseville staff.
  
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
• Provide a quality program/activity.
  

Experience and Training

Experience :

Paid or unpaid experience in an appropriate subject area.

AND

Training :

Equivalent to completion of the eleventh (11th) grade or sixteen (16) years of age.

License or Certificate

Possession of CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.

Supplemental Information

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
  

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications. Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

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