What are the responsibilities and job description for the REC - Program Instructor, Afterschool Program (THURSDAY ONLY) position at City of Sun Prairie?
Under the leadership of the School Based Recreation Coordinator, this position implements program-specific curriculum and leads a section of our enrichment based afterschool program on site at a Sun Prairie Elementary school. The selected candidate would oversee TAP at Horizon Elementary School for the 2026-2027 academic year. Our Thursday Afterschool Program meets once per week on Thursday afternoons throughout the school year and follows a structured schedule that consists of active play on the playground, table top games, snack, and a daily craft or STEM project.
Dates and hours needed:
Thursdays, 2026-2027 School Year (Sept-June)
1:00-5:30 pm
Monthly planning meetings, date/time TBD.
Starting wage - $16.50 -$20.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications:
The position qualifies for $.50 increases annually.
Position will stay open until filled.Major Duties/Essential Functions
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 employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean, pick up, put away, and lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing approximately 10 - 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment Used
Work Environment
Dates and hours needed:
Thursdays, 2026-2027 School Year (Sept-June)
1:00-5:30 pm
Monthly planning meetings, date/time TBD.
Starting wage - $16.50 -$20.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications:
The position qualifies for $.50 increases annually.
Position will stay open until filled.Major Duties/Essential Functions
- Lead, demonstrate and instruct participants in recreation programs and activities.
- Provide an interactive, positive, fun and safe environment for the participants while effectively teaching provided lesson plans
- Assist in the development of program curriculum and lesson plans
- Supervise all participants
- Listen, respond and answer questions and concerns from parents and participants
- Provide clear communication to and from coordinator, participants and parents
- Provide direction and support for Program Assistant(s)
- Attend all required meetings and trainings
- Other duties as assigned
- Assist in setting up and cleaning up the facility/equipment
- Notify coordinator of problems and concerns regarding equipment, facilities, participants and/or spectators
- Distribute any needed supplies or information to participants/parents
- Complete time card on time and hand into the coordinator
- Arrive on time, dressed appropriately according to the dress code and ready to interact with coworkers, participants and parents
- Minimum of 1 years of working with youth/adults in a childcare/recreation setting required
- Previous instruction or coaching experience preferred
- Completed coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, Recreation or Sports Management or related coursework preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of appropriate classroom management and instruction methods
- Knowledge of standard safety practices
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, supervisor(s) and the public, and to deal with them in a courteous and tactful manner
- Strong oral communication skills
- Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
- Ability and willingness to supervise and maintain control of participants in a group and/or 1-on-1 setting
- Ability and willingness to keep accurate records and complete any necessary paperwork
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 employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean, pick up, put away, and lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing approximately 10 - 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment Used
- Equipment is specific to the program being taught
- First Aid Supplies
Work Environment
- Must work well with others
- Must communicate well with others
- Inside and outside work with exposure to the weather
- Noisy environment
Salary : $17 - $20