Adaptive Recreation Program Instructor

Introduction

Adaptive Recreation Program Instructor

Sports Instructor (Adaptive Recreation)

Arts Instructor (Adaptive Recreation)

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• 8 th Grade education
• 6-12 months related experience

Preferences

Work Schedule

• Hours are part-time and vary based on programming needs and class schedules. Schedules are available during the day, evenings, and weekends at multiple locations throughout Prince William County.

Starting Salary Range

• $16.66 – $24.99/hr.
• The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all licensed employees and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting may be required.
• Note: The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position.

Position Duties

• NATURE OF WORK This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents perform routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner and intermediate specialty level classes. Example: beginner/intermediate ballet, tap, jazz, safety, CPR, first aid, mini camps, environmental education and parent/child classes. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility. Distinguishing Characteristics This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval. TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) 1. Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program. 2. Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public. 3. Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records. 4. Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required. 5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

NATURE OF WORK

Distinguishing Characteristics

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

• (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
• 1. Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.
• 2. Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
• 3. Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.
• 4. Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• 5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE Requires special training in specified activity; Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity; Customer service principles; Basic exercise science principles and theories; Recordkeeping principles; Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations; Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment; Modern office technology; Computers and related software applications. SKILLS Providing customer service; Monitoring the use of equipment; Maintaining basic operational records and reports; Using a computer and related software applications; Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards; Utilizing computers and relevant software applications; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification. LEVEL OF DECISIONS Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments. DIRECTION RECEIVED Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval. DIRECTION PROVIDED Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS

• Providing customer service;
• Monitoring the use of equipment;
• Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
• Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

DIRECTION RECEIVED

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Other Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises. NOTE The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE

Benefits

• Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan. Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position. The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits: Temporary Provisional Seasonal employees
• Temporary Provisional Seasonal employees
• Provisional Seasonal employees
• Seasonal employees

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