Recreation Instructor- Fitness- Parks & Recreation Department

Are you interested in teaching a fitness class within our Award-winning Parks & Recreation Department?

The Recreation Instructor is responsible for special programs sponsored or coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department. A high level of independent judgment is necessary to be a Recreation Instructor. Instructors are under the direction of the assigned designee. The City Manager oversees all City employees. This position is Contractual Non-Exempt for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as having no significant occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and as Non-Safety Sensitive; the Recreation Instructor is subject to reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency. This position is a contractual position, subject to the terms and conditions of an employment agreement.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Operates at various Parks & Recreation facilities, park sites and/or other work sites as designated by the Administrator or their designee. Assigned work sites could be either indoors or outdoors, as designed by the Administrator or his designee. The Recreation Instructor will be exposed to loud noises, moving participants and the public.
• Communicates with Event staff, participants, sponsors and helps maintain order.
• Maintains accurate drop-in sheets and turns them into designated supervisor.
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Prior experience in teaching is preferred. Prior experience in the field you are instructing is required. Must be 18 years of age. Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques required to successfully run recreation services and programs.
• Skill in public speaking and public relations.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate promotional skills and leadership.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to appear on time for all scheduled meetings/classes and notify appropriate individuals in advance if unable to work.
• Ability to oversee program with sufficient clarity to make accurate decisions. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
  
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Recreation Instructor is regularly required to talk and hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The Recreation Instructor must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Recreation Instructor is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.