Specialty Instructor

Class Title: Specialty Instructor

Class Code: SPECIALTY INSTR

Hourly: $23.33 - $30.79 | Monthly: $4042.92 - $5336.83 | Annually: $48515.07 - $64041.97

Benefits: Part-time, non-benefited | Seasonal

OVERVIEW:

This classification is responsible for planning and instructing specialized classes and activities.   Develops curriculum, prepares materials, instructs class, monitors participants, and evaluates classes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the supervision of a supervisor.  Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position.  However, leadership and direction may be provided to volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The information provided below encompasses the typical duties and capabilities linked with this classification.  Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
• Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
• Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns, etc.
• Collaborates with Coordinator/Management staff to develop, plan and schedule classes.
• Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up, takes down, and cleans-up after class as required.
• Addresses program specific risk management/safety issues.
• Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
• Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The individual in this classification is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Strong Knowledge of:

• Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision;
• Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and
• Curriculum and effective teaching methods for area of assignment

Skill and Ability to:

• Demonstrate competency in specialized area;
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people;
• Effectively prepare and present lessons to a variety of audiences taking into consideration age, abilities and levels;
• Effectively handling disruptions, conflicts, and responding to problems addressing customer service concerns, and emergency situations as they arise; and
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are minimum qualifications for this classification.

Education, Experience, and Training:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred; AND
2. Two (2) years of professional level experience in area of specialty; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
4. Some teaching experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

1. Some positions may require possession of or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid First Aid/CPR certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• Depending upon job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule generally requires weekday hours with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to store, set-up, and clean-up equipment and supplies.
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.

STATUS:

Non-Exempt

Part-Time

Benefits: Part-time, non-benefited | Seasonal

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