Instructor IV - Youth/Teen Enrichment

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Instructor IV - Youth/Teen position is responsible for teaching participants ages 2 to 18 years in a variety of classes such as Reading, Science, Chess, Cooking, Spanish, and French. This position will plan and lead the classes and will share duties with other instructors as needed. Classes are recreational-based and may be educational and/or activity-related. Recreation instructor staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. This position is classified as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules.

The hours available to work in this position are dependent on program length, weather, and budget. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Relate well with patrons of all ages
• Respond calmly, quickly and effectively to emergency situations
• Provide proper authority to children
• Deal tactfully with the public and establish effective working relationships with other employees
• Demonstrate knowledge in educational/recreational curriculum development
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with coworkers, participants, and recreation facility guests
• Provide effective, courteous customer service
• Demonstrate creativity
• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Maintain a safe recreational atmosphere for participants
• Follow the City's policies, rules and regulations on conduct and safety at the recreation facilities
• Instruct enrichment activities and programs

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
Plans and organizes class activitiesProvides a safe environment for patrons Provides fundamental instruction on enrichment programsKeeps class moving at an appropriate pace for the age of participantsMaintains and updates children’s files on an as needed basis.Instruct and/or assist instruction of various recreational and/or educational programsSets up all equipment/supplies before class and cleans up after classProvides good customer service to patronsMonitors participants and enforces rules, regulations, and safety precautions to prevent accidentsActively participates in all daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting procedures of all classroom supplies, furniture, etc.Maintains regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities
Attends staff meetings and trainingsEnsures classroom, materials, and equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safeAdministers first aid and CPR as necessaryPromotes the City of Westminster in a positive aspect to patrons and the communityReviews instructional content and methods, student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Teaching experience working with children under the age of 21 years or work in similar settings
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred :
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:

• Frequently stand, sit and walk through a multi-level facility
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is mostly performed indoors, with some outdoor activities included. At times, there may be exposure to periods of high activity as well as exposure to outdoor weather conditions including summer sun and temperatures that could exceed 100 degrees. Indoor and outdoor work is performed in a high public use, multilevel recreation facility where loud noise and multiple events and activities at one time may cause a distraction. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
Required Materials and Equipment
Recreation equipment, arts and crafts materials, technology such as iPhones, iPads, and/or AV equipment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.
We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.

Closing Date/Time: 3/3/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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