POSITION TITLE:         Program Instructor –Nature
DIVISION:                     Recreation & Facilities
REPORTS TO:               Recreation Program Manager
FLSA STATUS:               Non-Exempt; Part-Time; Seasonal Starting at $15.00 per hour

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of the part-time, seasonal Program Instructor – Nature position is to create and facilitate a variety of natural resources-based programs designed for all ages and abilities. Responsibilities include lesson planning and implementation, instruction, and leadership of assigned programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Program Planning, Development, and Implementation
• Assists with planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, and managing various nature programs and events offered by the department.
• Behaves as a role model by leading and promoting recreation, inclusion, wellness, and nature stewardship.
• Consistently model and guide students in character development through actions, activities, and dialogue.
• Responsible for program activity area set-up and clean-up, may clean and put away equipment; identifies material and equipment needed.
• Division Support
• Attend and participate in professional development meetings and trainings.
• Enthusiastically and thoroughly completes projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Uses excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and members of the public.
• Enforces applicable rules and regulations with program participants and facility users.
• Responds to public inquiries, suggestions, and complaints.  Informs management as necessary.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Reliable attendance and timeliness to scheduled shifts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to facilitate groups of various ages and ability levels, based on the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices and rules related to assigned area of instruction.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of activity leadership.
• Work cooperatively with others and develop effective working relationships with co-workers and guests.
• Ability to positively adhere to and enforce Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation policy and procedures; implement emergency plans.
• Ability to positively promote the image of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to give and understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, and recreation software.
• Ability to work in a community center environment as well as outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat, humidity, and cold.
• Ability to provide first aid, CPR/AED, in a calm, professional manner.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that might involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing 10 pounds.

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Prior teaching or instruction experience with various ages preferred.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Over 18 years of age preferred.
• Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state, and local searches.

The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, ancestry, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

About Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation has played an integral role in why Carmel, Indiana has been named one of the top cities to live in within the United States for the third year in a row. In short, the parks department has more than 15 parks and greenways spread across 500 park acres, numerous recreation facilities, including the Monon Community Center and The Waterpark, a before and after school program held at all 11 Carmel elementary schools, and a summer camp program. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation holds the Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). As an accredited agency, the department serves the recreation, fitness, and nature needs of the community, manages and develops existing spaces and resources and creates a sustainable future for parks and recreation programs through a financially viable and environmentally conscious parks system.

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