Job Description

Description
Join Our Team as an Instructor!
The Cedar Hills Recreation Center (CHRC) is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as instructors in gymnastics, preschool enrichment, sports, dance, STEM including arts and cooking. If you are excited about recreation and ready to share your expertise with the community, we would love to hear from you!
Our instructors engage with a diverse community, offering classes for all ages-from preschoolers to seniors. Classes take place both indoors and outdoors, and we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all participants.
is seeking instructors for teaching classes to preschool and school-aged youth in the following program areas:

• Gymnastics - All Levels
• Preschool - Enrichment classes in art, science & music
• Sports - Examples: Basketball, Soccer, Football, Lacrosse, Tennis, T-Ball/Softball/Baseball, Karate, and Introduction to Sports/Athletics (multi-sport classes)
• Dance - Examples: Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Dress Up and Dance
• STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering
• Arts and Crafts
• General Interest - Examples: Babysitting, Cooking, Music

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and instruct recreational programs, or classes based on your expertise.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for participants of all ages and skill levels.
• Develop and implement engaging curriculum and activities to meet program goals.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants during classes or programs.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to participants to enhance their learning experience.

Schedule:

• Part-time, flexible to meet facility and program needs.
• Staff are typically scheduled anywhere from 5 to 20 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00 am - 8:00pm, Monday - Friday and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturdays & Sundays.

** Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Learn more about additional offerings such as paid time off, compassionate leave, and more by visiting the "Benefits" tab. Explore what the district has to offer you!
Essential Job Functions
No teaching experience required, must love working with people of all ages and abilities; be able to work inside and outside; and be at least 16 years of age.
Pay rate range: $18.97-20.14 hourly
Must have at least 1 year of experience in leading and instructing general classes and be at least 16 years of age.
Pay rate range: $20.68 - $23.30 hourly.
Must have over 2 years of experience and specialized training in the assigned program area; and be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
Pay rate range: $22.82 - $25.69 hourly.
: This is an advanced level position. Candidates must have over 2 years of experience and specialized training equivalent to four years of college in the assigned program area; and be 18 years of age.
Pay rate range: $32.11 - $36.14 hourly.
Application Review:
Our hiring team will review applications as they are received. Strong candidates will be contacted directly to discuss next steps. This position will remain open until it is filled.
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@thprd.org.
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What We Offer You
Enjoy comprehensive benefits as a part-time employee, including access to a confidential Employee Assistant Program, complimentary drop-in visits to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on various class offerings and more! THPRD is committed to providing flexible part-time employment options tailored to your individual needs. To discover more about the available classifications, and detailed benefits, please visit , or explore the information and links provided below:
Benefits Guide
Available to all classifications:
Great Place to Work

• THPRD is a certified

as of June 2024! * THPRD offers opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, including employee-led affinity groups, a Transformation & Allyship Group, or the district's Welcoming & Inclusive Committee. These groups each support equity and justice-based work within the district. Participation is included as regular paid time for part-time or full-time employees. To learn more, visit THPRD's
webpage. * Bilingual employees who utilize their language skills in the workplace up to 10% of the time, can earn an additional 3% pay incentive

• Employee appreciation events, employee recognition programs and more!

Health & Wellness

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes, legal consultations and mediation, wellness and gym discounts, up to six (6) free counseling sessions, per counseling issue, life and career coaching, home ownership and housing support program and much more! All members of the employee's household are covered and may use EAP services.
• An Employee Wellness Program (EWP), allowing free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for you and your household
• Employees and their household can register for camps and classes during in-district registration and receive a 20% discount

Leave

• Paid Time Off - Paid leave type for part-time variable and part-time benefits (PTB) eligible employees. Paid Time Off (PTO), will accrue at a rate of one (1) hour earned for every 30 hours worked. This is in addition to Sick leave and may be scheduled by employees for any reason! (available to PT and PTB only)
• The ability to earn and utilize up to forty (40) hours of paid sick leave per year
• Family Medical Leave eligibility for qualified family and medical related reasons
• Paid compassionate leave is available to all part-time employees to grieve the loss of an immediate family member, to make arrangements (if necessary), and to attend memorial services. Employees are eligible for paid compassionate leave for up to the hours scheduled in their average work week.

Retirement

• Available savings for retirement through a 457(b)-deferred compensation plan by contributing pre-tax dollars from your paycheck

Local Government

• An opportunity to make a difference within your community through public service
• A variety of opportunities within local government that support your professional development and evolving interests! Opportunities to apply for internal positions, explore a variety of park and recreation careers, and gain meaningful experience.
• THPRD is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For eligibility requirements and information, please visit the

website Community Partnerships

• Seasonal discounts to community partners such as Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear

01
Do you have current First Aid and CPR certifications? Upon hire, proof of First Aid Aid and CPR certifications must be provided within 30 days.

• Yes
• No

02
Which area(s) would you be most interested in providing class instruction? Please select all that apply.

• Arts and Crafts
• Dance
• General Interest
• Gymnastics
• Preschool
• Sports
• STEM

03
Please select the option that best reflects your experience as an Instructor or teacher working with children:

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• Less than two years experience
• Two years of experience or more

04
Please describe any experience you may have working in a preschool or in a teaching role with preschool and/or school-aged children
05
Briefly tell us about your availability. Classes are held between the hours of 8:00 am - 8:00pm, Monday - Friday and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturdays & Sundays.

Skills Required