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Recreation Instructor Salary $20.75 Hourly Location Administration Building, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ Job Type Seasonal/Temporary Job Number 26-0006 Department
PARKS & RECREATION
Division
PR REC COMMUNITY CENTER
Opening Date 07/01/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions We Are Seeking Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Recreation Instructor . With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. + Curriculum planning, implementing programs and/or classes, classroom management by adapting to participant's needs and behaviors, instruction of specialized courses or skills. + Record keeping by maintaining attendance sheets, participant contact information and liability waivers, maintaining confidentiality and using discretion when speaking with parents + Make recommendations as to enhance and optimize class participation. + Maintain and inspect all classroom tools and equipment. + The primary function of this position is to teach a wide range of recreation classes for early childhood to adult age groups. + View the full job description. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/967003) About You + Current national fitness certifications are required + One year of formal fitness teaching experience + Be able to develop and implement age appropriate fitness classes + Skilled and passionate about teaching in a structured, fun recreation environment + Minimum of an 8-12 week teaching commitment. This can be on ongoing position depending upon availability and facility needs. + Current CPR and First Aid certification are preferred, but not required + Age requirement: Must be 18+ years FLSA The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason Why Team Gilbert?
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We Are Here to Help! Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) . + Yes + No + Winter (December, January, February) + Spring (March, April, May) + Summer (June, July, August) + Fall (September, October, November) + Parent Tot (Birth-6 years) + Early Childhood (2-6 years) + Youth (6-12 years) + Teen (13-16 years) + Adult (16+years) + Active Adult (55+years) + Adaptive Recreation - All ages + None of the above + Academic Pre-School (letter, number and/or color recognition, reading, writing, etc.) + Cheer (chants, choreography, jumps, stunts, etc.) + Cooking (cooking, baking, food preparation, food presentation, etc.) + Crafts (crocheting, jewelry making, mosaic, photography, scrapbooking, etc.) + Crafts Pre-School (drawing, eco-friendly, holiday, painting, wooden, etc.) + Dance (ballet, ballroom, belly, country western, hip hop, jazz, tap, etc.) + Drawing (acrylic, charcoal, oil pastels, pencil, etc.) + Gymnastics/Tumbling (acrobatics, floor, tumbling, group, etc.) + Language (Chinese, French, Italian, Mandarin, Sign Language, Spanish, etc.) + Martial Arts (Aikido, Jiu Jitzu, Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, etc.) + Natural science (field trips, interpretive tours, etc.) + Painting (acrylic, faux, oil, watercolor, etc.) + Performing Arts (drama, magic, music, theatre, etc.) + Science (experiments, hands-on, how-to's, etc.) + Sports Classes (baseball, football, hockey, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, pickleball, etc.) + Other (please indicate below in question #7) + None of the Above To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
