Recreation Program Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

The Program Instructor primary duties include administration, coordination, instruction, and supervision of participants related to Muscatine Parks and Recreation activities and programs. 

Duties:

• Interact with participants and the public in a courteous, professional manner and respond to basic questions or concerns.
• Promote recreational programs within the community.
• Provide general supervision and promote safe participation in program activities.
• Maintain a constant surveillance, keeping all participants within the designated activity area and in view at all times.
• Incorporate information on activity origins, variations, scoring, concepts, and strategies into daily lessons.
• Modify activities to meet specific characteristics of age, group, and ability level.
• Never leave participants unattended. Arrive early and stay until the last participant has left the site.
• Execute first aid or emergency procedures as necessary. Follow steps in first aid treatment to injured participants. Complete accident report immediately and submit to Recreation Program Supervisor.

Required Knowledge/Functions:

• Basic knowledge of recreational sports.
• Ability to instruct and coach both youths and adults while following lesson plans.
• Ability to plan new drills or modify lesson plan as necessary.
• Ability to work outside or inside in various weather situations.
• Ability to repetitively bend and stoop to operate equipment in conjunction with recreation activities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate effectively with fellow employees and the general public by telephone, written word, and in person.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace or citizens encountered during work.

Must be at least 16 years old and must pass a background check with the City of Muscatine.

Seeking candidates who enjoy working with children and are able to interact with them in a positive and encouraging way.

Hours will vary depending on seasonal program offerings.

Hiring Process
For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.

For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City’s goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.

It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.  

The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.