Instructor I Special Populations Program Support Staff - Seasonal at City of Manhattan Kansas

Manhattan, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

13.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Program Support, Customer Service, Communication, First Aid, Reliability, Attention To Detail, Behavior Correction

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description (Seasonal, Non-Exempt) Starting Wage: $13.00/hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled Shift/Workdays and Hours: Days, Evenings, and Weekends (Variable) Must be 16 years or older. How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757. Job Summary Assists in teaching programs for the education of youth and/or adults in various Parks and Recreation programming, including but not limited to beginner sports, dance classes, homeschool physical education, cheerleading, tumbling, education and socializing activities for members of the community with special needs. Job Duties Teaches a program based on the lesson plan written by MPRD Staff and/or the Instructor II for each program. Notifies, instructs, and corrects participant behavior that is inconsistent with program rules in a fair, timely, and polite manner. Communicates effectively, both written and verbally, with students, parents and coworkers.? Performs facility opening/closing responsibilities as directed. Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment and communicates in a courteous and tactful manner. Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur when supervising. Possesses the characteristics of a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail. Provides excellent customer service and possesses a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, and Additional Qualifications 16 years of age or older. Preferred Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and experience of applicable area of responsibility, which could include sports, game rules/regulations, and/or dance styles/techniques. Experience or desire to teach participants ages three (3) to eighteen (18) years old. Physical Demands / Work Environment Work facilities include Anthony and Eisenhower Recreation Centers, Douglass Activity Center, Eisenhower Baseball Fields, and Manhattan High School East Campus. Work is performed: weeknights and weekend mornings. Noise level and activity level will be varied. Stands, walks, sits, uses hands, handles, feels, speaks, hears, climbs stairs, pushes, pulls, or lifts up to 50 pounds. Other Information This is a seasonal position and, as such, is not covered by KPERS. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.

Responsibilities

The instructor assists in teaching various Parks and Recreation programs for youth and adults, including sports, dance, and activities for individuals with special needs. Duties involve delivering lessons based on provided plans, managing participant behavior fairly, and performing facility opening/closing tasks as directed.