The Program Instructor primary duties include administration, coordination, instruction, and supervision of participants related to Muscatine Parks and Recreation activities and programs.
Duties:
- Interact with participants and the public in a courteous, professional manner and respond to basic questions or concerns.
- Promote recreational programs within the community.
- Provide general supervision and promote safe participation in program activities.
- Maintain a constant surveillance, keeping all participants within the designated activity area and in view at all times.
- Incorporate information on activity origins, variations, scoring, concepts, and strategies into daily lessons.
- Modify activities to meet specific characteristics of age, group, and ability level.
- Never leave participants unattended. Arrive early and stay until the last participant has left the site.
- Execute first aid or emergency procedures as necessary. Follow steps in first aid treatment to injured participants. Complete accident report immediately and submit to Recreation Program Supervisor.
Required Knowledge/Functions:
- Basic knowledge of recreational sports.
- Ability to instruct and coach both youths and adults while following lesson plans.
- Ability to plan new drills or modify lesson plan as necessary.
- Ability to work outside or inside in various weather situations.
- Ability to repetitively bend and stoop to operate equipment in conjunction with recreation activities.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate effectively with fellow employees and the general public by telephone, written word, and in person.
- Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace or citizens encountered during work.
Must be at least 16 years old and must pass a background check with the City of Muscatine.
Seeking candidates who enjoy working with children and are able to interact with them in a positive and encouraging way.
Hours will vary depending on seasonal program offerings.