Recreation Instructor (Temporary) Summer Youth Program - Math, Science, and Art

Salary: $18.92 Hourly
Location : 5800 ENRIQUE M. BARRERA PARKWAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227, TX
Job Type: 4C Temp
Job Number: 2026-00429
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 01/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Job Summary


Under general direction, is responsible for performing recreational work involving the creation and implementation of one or more recreational activity programs such as math or science instruction, organized sports, music, nature, camping, or arts and crafts, on a City-wide basis. Collects and analyzes data regarding the recreational needs of the various cultural and economic groups in the metropolitan area to develop and implement a specialized recreation program to fit these needs. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

The Parks and Recreation Department offers the Summer Youth Program at designated community centers and select school sites in partnership with local area school districts. The Summer Youth Program is offered for youth ages 6 - 12 at school sites and 6 - 14 at community centers.
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This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.


Work Location
Various community centers and school sites throughout the city; At the Department's discretion, the work location and days/hours may be subject to change.


Work Hours Various Shifts: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and conducts City-wide programs for all ages, creating lesson plans, registering participants, and corresponding with participants and parents.
• Acts as a resource person in the given specialty to other Recreation Specialists or leaders, and to community civic groups.
• Acts as representative of the Parks and Recreation Department at meetings or conferences involving the supervised specialty.
• Performs purchasing and procurement duties for all instruments, tools or materials necessary for the conduct of a given specialty program.
• Keeps financial and activity records and submits periodic and special reports.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Recreational Program Specialties:
  Dance:
• Develops, supervises, and conducts square, folk, ballroom, and other types of dancing for all age groups.
• Demonstrates dance movements and instructs classes.
  Fitness & Sports:
• Plans and conducts City-wide sports programs.
• Demonstrates activities.
• Sports programs lend themselves to league activities such as softball, basketball, volleyball, and football for participants of all ages.
• Plans and conducts a phase of a City-wide aquatic program if assigned to Aquatics section.
  Music:
• Demonstrates and instructs on good posture and operation of various
  instruments which may involve moving around the room to provide various
  types of assistance to participants.
  Art:
• Plans, supervises, and conducts arts or crafts program for all age levels, which may include position and movements to assist younger children.
  Math:
• Plans, supervises, and conducts math lessons and activities for all age levels, which may include position and movements to assist younger children.
  Science:
• Plans, supervises, and conducts science lessons and experiments for all age levels, which may include position and movements to assist younger children.
  All Recreational Program Specialties: May be subject to traveling and
  working at different sites as needed, transporting supplies and
  equipment weighing 5 to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 20 pounds

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of experience in community center or related activities.
• Valid Class "C: Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Art, Math, or Science.
• Experience leading classes for various age groups and various topics.
• Must have own transportation to travel between various sites.

Applicant Infromation:

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of various principles and techniques of their recreational program specialty.
• Ability to originate ideas and concepts and translate them into visual imagery.
• Ability to effectively develop programs through evaluation of their community.
• Ability to keep accurate and updated records and provide concise reports.
• Ability to keep precise accounting of deposited funds and provide accurate reports on status of funds.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are in both indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School (No GED)
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06


How many years of experience do you have in community center or related activities?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

07


Which previous years have you worked for the City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation's Summer Program?

• I have not worked with the City of San Antonio's Summer Youth Program
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• 2023
• 2024

08


What best describes your experience teaching, educating, and implementing enrichment curriculum?

• 2 or more years of full time experience
• 4 or more years of year-round part time experience
• A combination of full time and part time experience that adds up to the equivalent of 1 or more years of full time experience
• None of the above

09


Please select any of the following in which you have formal training or experience teaching:

• Mathematics
• Science
• Art
• None of the above

10


Select the following age group(s) which you have worked with to implement programs and classes:

• I have not worked with any of these age groups
• 4 -5 years old
• 6 - 9 years old
• 10 - 14 years old
• 14 - 18 years old
• Adults (18 - 49year olds)
• Seniors (50 years and over)

11


What best describes your experience with classroom management or supervising school-aged children in a school setting? Please provide a detailed explanation of your approach to behavior management.
12


I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

13


I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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