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