Recreation Instructor

Department:

FLSA Status:

Hiring Salary:

$14.43 - $17.31

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we’re looking for: Under general supervision, assists in program, league, and event services to ensure customer satisfaction and safety for employees, clients and visitors at Parks and Recreation Department facilities and programs.

Benefits & Total Rewards:

Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.

• 2:1 match on retirement contribution
• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 89 hours annually your first year
• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Keep learning – professional and personal development training available

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists in ensuring the delivery of high quality and consistent recreation programs and services. Activities include facility reservations, youth/adult classes, and special events.
• Plans, organizes, facilitates, and instructs recreation programs as approved by the Landa Recreation Center Supervisor in a safe condition and to meet community needs; coordinated in alignment with the City’s strategic objectives, policies and procedures, and State and Federal laws.
• Maintains attendance and class records, including but not limited to program and participant surveys, accident /incident reports, monitors course enrollment and reports deficiencies in inventory of supplies to supervisor.
• Answers incoming calls and provides recreation program information in person and via the telephone; greets guests and provides prompt, courteous and friendly customer services to the public, in order to maintain positive customer relations.
• When necessary, handles minor disciplinary issues or policy interpretation according to Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures.
• Assists in promoting and coordinating city-wide special events, including event setup and tear down.
• Assists in managing a variety of administrative activities including computer records and cash management; operate computer registration/reservation system.
• Substitutes for personnel throughout the Parks and Recreation Department as needed.
• Maintains facility cleanliness and is active in presenting a clean, comfortable and safe environment; responsible for reporting potential and existing safety issues or concerns to supervisors to ensure patron safety.
• Maintains availability to work assigned program schedules and special event dates, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Works effectively with children and youth; experience working with children in a recreation, educational, or other structured program setting is preferred.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND Two (2) year customer service/public interaction experience required, with recreation, nature education or athletic instruction experience preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within six months of employment: Community First Aid and Safety/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Required Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of nature education, recreation and Recreation facilities.
• Principles and practices of recreation, nature education and special event planning and coordination.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Federal and State safety laws and regulations.

Required Skill in:

• Interpreting customer needs and expectations and solving customer service and public relations issues.
• Analyzing problems, providing alternatives, and identifying solutions in support of established goals.
• Responding to emergencies and determining corrective actions using available resources.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with City employees, facility lessees and guests, event sponsors and vendors, and the general public.  
• Operating and maintaining a personal computer utilizing point of sale and reservation/registration software and communications equipment.
• Effectively managing cash handling and reporting processes to comply with custodial duties.
• Effective, clear and concise communication, both verbally and in writing.

Your Work Environment: 

• Work is performed in an office environment; outdoors in all weather conditions, with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; is subject to sitting, standing, bending and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to work irregular hours including weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.
• NOTE:  This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.