PT Recreation Gymnastics Instructor

Salary: $16.00 Hourly

Location : Vero Beach, FL

Job Type: PART-TIME

Job Number: 00708

Department: RECREATION

Opening Date: 02/22/2024

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Under general supervision, assists City staff in qualified instructing at various recreation programs or specialty area programs; and performs related duties as assigned. A high level of independent judgment is necessary.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Duties listed are not necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Instructors can plan, conduct, evaluate and instruct at a variety of community recreation programs or classes and/or specialty area programming such as adult or youth athletics, summer program, special programs or events including Leisure Square activities, or age appropriate activities including gymnastics and performing arts.
• Assists in planning organized activities for age appropriate clientele and may lead and oversee planned activities.
• May develop lesson plans and curriculum for designated classes within the guidelines of departmental policies and/or certifying agency regulations.
• Where necessary inspects equipment and facilities used on a regular basis to ensure safety and cleanliness and reports discrepancies to the Department.
• May arrange for supplies, equipment and proper facilities in a timely manner.
• May supervise and assign duties to assistants and/or volunteers.
• Keeps score at certain programs.
• Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of effective customer service principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of sports rules and regulations.
• Ability to plan and participate in recreation programs and activities for target residents, and to work effectively with children of all ages.
• Ability to safely operate assigned equipment and demonstrate safe and correct techniques with proper equipment in an appropriate environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, children and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Enrolled in High School or High School graduate or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Licenses and Certifications may be necessary to be instructors in safety related recreation programs. Also, first aid/cpr must be obtained within one year of hire.

The City of Vero Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; employee long term disability coverage; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a voluntary 401a Retirement Plan with generous employer contribution, and voluntary 457(b) tax-deferred compensation and ROTH IRA plans to supplement your retirement. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes health fairs and much more.