POSITION TITLE: Program Instructor –Nature
DIVISION: Recreation & Facilities
REPORTS TO: Recreation Program Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt; Part-Time; Seasonal Starting at $15.00

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of the part-time, seasonal Program Instructor – Nature position is to create and facilitate a variety of natural resources-based programs designed for all ages and abilities. Responsibilities include lesson planning and implementation, instruction, and leadership of assigned programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Program Planning, Development, and Implementation
• Assists with planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, and managing various nature programs and events offered by the department.
• Behaves as a role model by leading and promoting recreation, inclusion, wellness, and nature stewardship.
• Consistently model and guide students in character development through actions, activities, and dialogue.
• Responsible for program activity area set-up and clean-up, may clean and put away equipment; identifies material and equipment needed.
• Division Support
• Attend and participate in professional development meetings and trainings.
• Enthusiastically and thoroughly completes projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Uses excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and members of the public.
• Enforces applicable rules and regulations with program participants and facility users.
• Responds to public inquiries, suggestions, and complaints. Informs management as necessary.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Reliable attendance and timeliness to scheduled shifts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to facilitate groups of various ages and ability levels, based on the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices and rules related to assigned area of instruction.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of activity leadership.
• Work cooperatively with others and develop effective working relationships with co-workers and guests.
• Ability to positively adhere to and enforce Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation policy and procedures; implement emergency plans.
• Ability to positively promote the image of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to give and understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, and recreation software.
• Ability to work in a community center environment as well as outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat, humidity, and cold.
• Ability to provide first aid, CPR/AED, in a calm, professional manner.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that might involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing 10 pounds.

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Prior teaching or instruction experience with various ages preferred.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Over 18 years of age preferred.
• Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state, and local searches.

The Carmel Clay Board of Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Board will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities