Recreation Program Instructor (Boxing)

Recreation Program Instructor

Performs indoor, outdoor, arts & crafts, educational, low organized programs and activities for youth 6-17 years of age. Work involves overseeing and maintaining assigned facility, and park dealing with the general public, maintaining safety of members, public and staff, maintaining a high profile in the community, and supervising participants in recreation and education activities. May supervise work of others and serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare and organize registrations, supplies and special events.
• Maintain facilities and monitor park and building for safety.
• Must attend in services, and weekly staff meetings.
• Assist in implementation of Community Recreation Programs.
• Assist in team sports practices and tournaments.
• Assist in implementing special events.
• Perform physical and manual work.
• Plan and coordinate activities with supervisor and co-workers.
• Prepare for and attend staff meetings as needed.
• Must assist other staff as assigned.
• Implement programs assigned.
• Requires knowledge of equipment operations and safety procedures.
• Familiarize him/herself with city rules, regulations and policies etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Conditions of Employment:

Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration. Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense. Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record. Required CPR/First Aide Certifications Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Required Education: Pursuing high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.

Required Work Experience: No experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Prefer individual have own transportation
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and directions.
• Good public relations ability
• Learn and become knowledgeable with departmental and city rules/regulations.
• Bookkeeping and management skills.

Equipment Materials: General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following: Computer General office equipment Athletic recreation games Art & crafts equipment

Work Conditions: Individual works indoors and outdoors to implement and supervise programs and special events for the community. The job has no significant hazards and the physical demands are low.

Physical Demands: The job has some significant hazards and the physical demands are moderate. Duties involve working with lightweight materials and/or using force equal to lifting/or move up to 20 pounds.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform detailed work, multiple tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with staff and the public.