Instructor - Recreation Centers 2024

Distinguishing Features of Work

These positions develop and conduct classes in a wide variety of subjects and / or activities at City facilities and venues.

Activities may include arts or crafts classes, playground activities, sports leagues or music.

THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION

The day and hours for this position : varies

Bargaining Unit : No Union Representation

Posting may close at anytime at anytime

Examples of Work Performed

• Develops and instructs classes, activities or games in an area of expertise.
• Works directly with class participants in specialty areas.
• Oversees preparation of class projects.
• May serve in a "lead" role oversee instructors in an assigned field, order supplies, maintain equipment and other related duties.
• Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Considerable knowledge of the subject or activity to be taught
• Sufficient skill in the subject or activity to be credible as an instructor
• Ability to teach students who have a wide variety of experience and aptitude
• Ability to develop a class plan, and to organize and conduct classes according to the plan
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, and / or by whatever creative means are necessary to cross communication barriers
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants and the public
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, furniture and / or supplies required for the assigned activity
• May require ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions
• May require ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

Must be at least 17 years old.

Six months of experience and / or education in the subject or activity to demonstrate the necessary skill level to be effective in teaching class and / or conducting activities and games.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.