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Village of Jackson
Program Instructor
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$32,513 / year median in Wisconsin
+10% projected growth
Job Description
A program instructor within our organization would be responsible for teaching assigned weekly classes, supervising participants, and following an agreed upon curriculum that meets pre-set goals for assigned classes. Instructors should maintain a positive and welcoming atmosphere between all students, parents, and staff members. The pay for the role is negotiable, and the position is part-time. A program instructor reports to the Youth or Adult/Senior Recreation Supervisor.
Current Program Areas of Particular Interest:
These are sports, classes, and programs that we already have a vested interest in offering through our department and are currently seeking instructors for:- Youth Basketball
- Beginner Youth Gymnastics
- Youth Volleyball
- Cooking
- Guitar
- Youth Fishing
- Wellness/Fitness
- Outdoor/Adventure Recreation Have a Passion You'd like to Share? For Youth Program proposals, contact our Youth Recreation Supervisor, Beth MacDonald email
- Beth.macdonald@villageofjacksonwi.gov phone
- 262-677-9665 x 111 For Adult or Senior program proposals, contact our Adult/Senior Recreation Supervisor, Jacob Caltagerone email
- Jacob.caltagerone@villageofjacksonwi.gov phone
- 262-677-9665 x 112
- Preparing class curriculum and participant goals prior to start date of program
- Adjusting and preparing a weekly lesson plan
- Taking attendance of participants
- Teaching a variety of youth participants at weekly classes
- Plans and coordinates with Recreation Supervisor for supplies, recitals, games, etc. depending on the nature of the program being taught
- Attend any meetings as required by Recreation Supervisors or Parks and Recreation Director
- Other relevant duties as assigned
- Background in subject matter being taught
- Teaching experience is preferred
- First Aid/CPR certification is preferred
- Friendly and welcoming personality
- Ability to manage a classroom of students
- Ability to adapt to all ages, levels, and abilities
- Knowledge of program topic/skill
- Great work ethic including integrity, self-motivation, and passion for working with others
- Organizational and time-management skills