Special Interest Class (SIC) Instructor

Company: City of Peoria
Location: Peoria
Posted on: June 2, 2021

Job Description:

Peoria is the PlaceThe City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.However, the commitment to service is never finished!Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!View our video here.Get an Inside Look at the Culture of PeoriaWhat's the Job?The purpose of this position is to provide excellent customer service to all program patrons by exemplifying a positive attitude and exceeding the needs of patrons. This is accomplished by assisting with the organization, planning and implementation of a wide variety of recreation activities in various seasonal programs. The Special Interest Class Instructor will provide quality special interest classes for citizens. In addition, this position will plan, organize, and implement activities such as tumbling, dance, golf, arts and crafts, tennis, and oil painting.Essential Functions: 1. Plans, organizes, teaches and evaluates a recreation class or clinic. 2. Develops detailed curriculum, class format and supply list before the class session begins. Outlines and provides detailed lesson plans. 3. Possesses good speaking and communication skills. Knowledgeable in teaching methods and procedures. 4. Possesses the ability to work effectively with children, parents, and recreation staff. 5. Proven ability to attend training meetings as needed.Experience: Any combination of experience, training and certification which provides the ability to effectively teach a recreation class is required. In addition, two years of previous teaching, coaching and/or childcare experience is required.Education: No minimum education requirement.Certification/License/Other Requirement: 1. CCC/AED certification is required within two months of hire. 2. Three personal references and three former employer references are required upon hire. 3. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.Preferred/Desirable Qualifications: Valid AZ Driver's License is preferred.DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEROPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES

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