Overview
Position Title:Skatepark Instructor
Company:City Of El Cajon
Location:El Cajon, CA, US
Job Description:
The City of El Cajon is currently searching for enthusiastic individuals to join our Parks & Recreation Department. The ideal candidate will be a team player who enjoys leading activities, games, sports, arts and crafts, and special events for youth and the community.
Responsibilities:
- Directing and supervising participants of the Recreation programs
- Ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the participants of the program
- Working closely with the Recreation Specialist II’s to ensure the success of programs through the preparation, execution, and evaluation of the program
- Assisting other staff in organizing and cleaning facility areas and equipment
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with parents, community center staff and other key individuals
- Maintaining a fun and positive attitude daily to create a happy environment for participants
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Some knowledge of recreational activities, games, sports, arts and crafts
- Ability to be creative and innovative with recreation programs
- Possess excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work with children and/or adults and give effective guidance to center patrons
- Ability to provide the necessary support to ensure the health and well-being of all participants and staff
- Must be able to take direction as well as have the ability to take initiative
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Possess basic computer skills
- Requires a flexible work schedule that may require morning and evening hours, as well as weekends and holidays