Adaptive Recreation Instructor

4 days ago

Denver, Colorado, United States City and County of Denver Full time
About Our Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Adaptive Recreation Instructor to join our team at the City and County of Denver. As an Adaptive Recreation Instructor, you will play a vital role in providing instruction to participants in organized adaptive recreation programs, classes, and activities. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact while feeding your passion for helping others.

What We Offer

This is a part-time position that will work no more than 39 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. The pay range for this position is $19.25 per hour, and you will be eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver's 457b retirement plan. Part-time positions may have routine or variable work schedules. In addition to class time, instructors receive additional paid hours for planning, set-up, and break-down time.

Job Responsibilities
  • Work with full-time staff to plan and implement goal-based adaptive recreation programs aimed at enriching physical, mental, emotional, social, and leisure skills.
  • Maintain a safe, fun, and trusting program environment for all participants.
  • Work directly with volunteers to aid in the facilitation of programs.
  • Develops instructional plans to achieve established objectives.
  • Executes instructional plans using prescribed and accepted teaching methods, including coaching and group and individual instruction.
  • Evaluates and communicates student/participant progress to all appropriate staff.
  • Reviews completed program participant evaluation tools, using findings to increase program and instructional effectiveness.
  • Assists in the organization and administration of special events.
  • Performs various tasks to maintain a facility and/or provide program administrative support.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends.
What You'll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you, and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all of the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

  • Experience in planning and implementing adaptive recreation programs for people with disabilities.
  • Special training, education, or certifications specific to fitness, aquatics, and/or working with people with disabilities.
  • Instructional experience working with a variety of populations, ability levels, and age groups.
Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

  • Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
  • One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities.
  • Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
  • Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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