Specialty Services Instructor - Seasonal

Posting number: SSI23

Department: MC Parks

Division: Horticulture Frstry and Env Ed

Job classification: Recreation Class Instructor VI

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Performing Arts, Parks, Instructor

Summary

The Montgomery County Department of Parks, Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division is currently seeking applicants to fill several seasonal/part-time intermittent instructor positions. We are looking for instructors with a background in a specific skill area including fitness, dance, yoga, and outdoor recreation to join our team. Classes will be held in parks county-wide. The ideal candidate can work independently, is energetic and enjoys teaching in an indoor and outdoor environment.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on nearly 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: www.montgomeryparks.org.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran.

Examples of duties

• Develops and delivers interpretive and recreation programs and events.

• Works collaboratively with other staff members to design and implement new programs that serve the community.

• Implements recreation classes that engage and educate participants by providing instruction, supervision and skill set.

• Provides and outlines lesson plans and descriptions for proposed classes and programs.

• Ensures an inviting, positive, and safe environment.

• Communicates effectively with program coordinator and class participants.

• Maintains communication with class participants.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in skill area or specialized education and training in skill.

• Ability to demonstrate and perform in skill area.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Must hold a valid certification in discipline/field.

• Must be able to work daytime and evenings.

• Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification.

• Must be able to pass FBI and MD background check.

• Ability to communicate in another language a plus.

Supplemental information

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Important Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent communication skills including superb written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to approach and interact with adults and children of all backgrounds.

• Ability to problem solve and provide outstanding customer service.

• Flexibility to adapt to last minute changes.

• Attentive to detail, responsible, and personable.

• Demonstrate and exercise good judgement.

• Work independently and as part of a diverse team.

• Ability to handle emergency situations and make quick decisions.

Working Conditions

• Flexible work schedule. Hours per week is dependent on instructor availability.

• Classes may be offered on a quarterly basis and generally scheduled up to four months in advance.

• Primarily working outside in a park setting or inside a Park Activity Building.

• May be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions and seasonal temperatures and wea