JOB
Under general supervision, this position plans, instructs, and supervises a variety of recreational programs, including youth sports, therapeutic activities, swimming, and enrichment classes.
*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies*
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.
Implements lesson plans and practice schedules for youth sports, enrichment classes, therapeutic recreation, and other recreational programs; instructs participants in program activities, ensuring each session is age-appropriate, safe, and enjoyable.
Fosters an inclusive, supportive, and positive environment, models sportsmanship, teamwork, and resilience.
Performs safety and maintenance checks on equipment and facilities, coordinates setup, cleanup, and inventory management as needed.
Acts as the primary on-site contact for participants, parents and/or guardians, keeping them informed about program goals, and participant progress.
Ensures compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines; responds to emergency situations, provides first aid, and completes required incident reports when necessary.
Assists in planning and executing events, such as swim meets, practices, and seasonal activities; organizes event logistics, prepares participants, and coordinates with staff and external agencies when applicable.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment
Requires frequent use of general supplies and program and classroom equipment including but not limited to items such as arts and crafts materials, games, scoreboards, whistles, various sports gear and specialized equipment needed for therapeutic recreation and/or adaptive activities.
Physical Demands
Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Swim Coach and CARA Swim Coach requires regular swimming. Ice Skating Instructor requires regular ice skating. Requires occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with heavy lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision. Requires hearing abilities necessary to maintain a safe, responsive environment, particularly in outdoor or noisy recreational settings.
Environment
Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled environment or outdoors. Employees holding this position may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme. The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals, or radiant energy.
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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please contact
[email protected] with questions regarding this position.
Hiring range: $19.10 - $20.88 Hourly
Full Range: $19.10-$24.20 Hourly
