Recreation - Assistant Instructor

General Description

The Recreation Assistant Instructor is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality recreation programs for participants of all ages. This position assists the Instructor(s) and Lead Instructor(s) with organizing and supervising daily and weekly activities at various recreation sites throughout the City of Middleton. The Assistant Instructor helps create a safe, fun, and engaging environment while providing excellent customer service and assisting instructors with program preparation and operations.

Job Functions

• Assists with setup and cleanup of recreation programs, activities, and lessons under the direction of the Instructor or Recreation staff.
• Helps create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all program participants.
• Assists with supervision of participants during activities. Supports behavior expectations and safety guidelines.
• Monitors equipment and supply needs and reports them to the Instructor or supervisory staff.
• Assists in responding to incidents or emergencies by following established protocol and procedures. Reports details to supervising staff.
• Communicates with parent(s) or guardian(s) of participant as needed.
• Follows and enforces location and department procedures and rules at all times.
• Completes special projects and other job duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Qualifications And Competencies

The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position

• Access to personal or public transportation for job-related duties.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle to high volume of work, set priorities effectively, and adapt to shifting demands
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, complemented by strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration skills to effectively work with others, fostering teamwork, clear communication, and creative problem solving.
• Ability to perform work duties under general supervision and operate within policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect while maintaining strict confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to a supervisor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City appointed and elected officials, City employees, other governmental agencies, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.
• Ability to be reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines, and responding to inquiries.
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, with possible exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and other environmental factors. Some indoor work is also necessary.
• Work will involve contact with the public, requiring effective communication and professional conduct.
• Work may involve exposure to stressful situations, deadlines, or conflict resolution.
• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, and lift objects up to [insert weight, e.g., 20 pounds].
• Work requires extended periods of standing or walking.
• Work will involve operating standard office equipment (computer, telephone, copier, etc.).
• Vision and hearing are required to perform essential functions and communicate effectively.
  
  

Documentation Submission

Please note that this application requires the submission of supporting documents. Failure to submit the required documentation will disqualify your application from consideration.

City of Middleton Veterans' Preference Program

(Applicable to Regular Full and Part Time Positions Only)

The City of Middleton honors and recognizes the sacrifice and dedication made by veterans of the United States Armed Services, and the unique skills, experiences, and abilities they bring to the workplace. The City’s Veterans' Preference Program is designed and implemented to encourage and enable the recruitment, review and potential hire of qualified veterans. This program does not guarantee the selection of any veteran or eliminate the need for such veterans to otherwise meet all basic qualifications for the position(s) for which they apply.

Please see the Veterans' Preference Program link on the Job Opportunities page menu for the details and requirements of the program.

The City of Middleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer

seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Employee Assistance Program

• Employee assistance Program to assist in the prevention, early identification, and resolution of personal issues.
• Employees may consult with the EAP at no cost.
  
  

Time Off

• Unpaid Bereavement, Jury Duty and other special purpose leaves.
  
  

01

Are you at least 14 years of age?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have a valid American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Times available for work (Select all that apply)

• Mornings
• Afternoons
• Evenings
  
  

04

Are there any dates you would be unavailable during the summer? (If so, please list)

05

Which of the following programs would you be most interested in working (select all that apply)

• Soccer
• Tennis
• Tee Ball
• Track
• Lacrosse
• Dodgeball
• Basketball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Flag Football
• Sand Volleyball
• COBRA
• Girls Play
• Preschool Programs
• Art
• Cooking
• Friday Fun Days
• Other
  
  

06

If hired, would you have interest in working during the school year or prefer only summer?

• Year Round
• Summer Only
• Required Question