What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructors – Sports, Gymnastics, Dance, Preschool, STEM – Cedar Hills position at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District?
Join Our Team as an Instructor!
The Cedar Hills Recreation Center (CHRC) is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as instructors in gymnastics, preschool enrichment, sports, dance, STEM including arts and cooking. If you are excited about recreation and ready to share your expertise with the community, we would love to hear from you!
Our instructors engage with a diverse community, offering classes for all ages—from preschoolers to seniors. Classes take place both indoors and outdoors, and we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all participants.
Cedar Hills Recreation Center is seeking instructors for teaching classes to preschool and school-aged youth in the following program areas:
- Gymnastics – All Levels
- Preschool – Enrichment classes in art, science & music
- Sports – Examples: Basketball, Soccer, Football, Lacrosse, Tennis, T-Ball/Softball/Baseball, Karate, and Introduction to Sports/Athletics (multi-sport classes)
- Dance – Examples: Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Dress Up and Dance
- STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering
- Arts and Crafts
- General Interest – Examples: Babysitting, Cooking, Music
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and instruct recreational programs, or classes based on your expertise.
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for participants of all ages and skill levels.
- Develop and implement engaging curriculum and activities to meet program goals.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of participants during classes or programs.
- Provide guidance, feedback, and support to participants to enhance their learning experience.
Schedule:
- Part-time, flexible to meet facility and program needs.
- Staff are typically scheduled anywhere from 5 to 20 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00 am – 8:00pm, Monday – Friday and 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturdays & Sundays.
** Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Learn more about additional offerings such as paid time off, compassionate leave, and more by visiting the "Benefits" tab. Explore what the district has to offer you!
Essential Job Functions
- Instructor I: No teaching experience required, must love working with people of all ages and abilities; be able to work inside and outside; and be at least 16 years of age.
Pay rate range: $18.97-20.14 hourly
- Instructor II: Must have at least 1 year of experience in leading and instructing general classes and be at least 16 years of age.
Pay rate range: $20.68 - $23.30 hourly.
- Instructor III: Must have over 2 years of experience and specialized training in the assigned program area; and be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
Pay rate range: $22.82 - $25.69 hourly.
- Instructor IV: This is an advanced level position. Candidates must have over 2 years of experience and specialized training equivalent to four years of college in the assigned program area; and be 18 years of age.
Pay rate range: $32.11 - $36.14 hourly.
Application Review:
Our hiring team will review applications as they are received. Strong candidates will be contacted directly to discuss next steps. This position will remain open until it is filled.
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@thprd.org.
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Salary : $19 - $36