Assistant Sewing Instructor

Overview Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award-winning organization, you'll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we're still growing. When you work at JCPRD, you're joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! Job Description JCPRD is seeking an assistant sewing instructor who's ready to share their passion of sewing with participants! This position will provide support for our lead instructor on multiple basic level sewing projects for groups who are interested about learning to sew. Assistant instructor will be responsible for helping lead instructor with administering basic sewing lessons, assist students with projects, troubleshooting sewing machines and/or equipment. Offers of employment will be conditional upon passing all appropriate screenings (driver's license, physical, and criminal background check).

Days/Hours:

Sewing programs are offered Monday - Thursday, 12:30 - 3:30 PM. Dates of camps for the 2026 summer are set for the following weeks: June 1-4, June 29-July 2, July 13-16, July 20-23. Scheduled hours will vary based on need. Additional hours may be available if interested.

Essential Duties:

Assist program participants. Classroom management. Troubleshoot sewing machines as issues arise. Set up and tear down for program. Lead basic sewing skills.

Job Requirements Professional Experience:

2-5 Years of experience sewing personally or commercially. Prefer 1-2 years of child supervision experience.

Required Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written. Knowledge of age-appropriate activities for youth, ages 8-14 years old. Ability to always respect confidentiality. Ability to provide instruction and demonstration of basic stitching, use of basic patterns for bags, pillowcases, quilting, cushion covers and clothing items, basic machine use, and basic machine maintenance along with trouble shooting. Communicate information with enthusiasm, clarity, and patience. Ensure safe and appropriate use of all equipment. JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.