About this role
POSITION SUMMARY
SUMMARY
The Youth Recreation Instructor plans, organizes, and leads recreational, educational, and enrichment activities for youth in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. This role encourages physical activity, social development, teamwork, and personal growth through engaging programs, games, sports, arts, and special events. The instructor serves as a positive role model, ensures participant safety, maintains program equipment and facilities, and communicates effectively with participants, parents, and staff to deliver high-quality recreation experiences.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Recreation Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They establish a flexible, functional base from which the incumbent operates. They may also be modified with additions, deletions or changes required to obtain organizational goals and objectives.
• Uphold the philosophy of the Parks, Recreation & Library Department.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate recreational and educational activities
• Supervise participants to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Set up, maintain, and store program equipment and supplies.
• Enforce program and City rules and safety procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and complete reports as needed.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and staff regarding participant needs and program updates.
EDUCATION
• Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for excellent job performance.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
• Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for excellent job performance.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Obtain a certification in first aid and CPR or attend City of Englewood sponsored training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge
• Basic child and youth development principles
• Age-appropriate games, sports, arts, crafts, and recreational activities
• Basic health, safety, and first-aid procedures
• Positive behavior management techniques
• Basic recordkeeping and activity documentation
Skills
• Communicating clearly with children and young people
• Planning and organizing activities
• Managing group behavior in a positive way
• Working effectively as part of a team
• Adapting activities for different ages and ability levels
• Maintaining accurate attendance and activity records
Abilities
• Ability to maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
• Ability to engage and motivate children and teens
• Ability to recognize and respond to potential safety concerns
• Ability to work with youth from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to remain patient and professional in challenging situations
• Ability to manage multiple participants and activities at once
• Ability to adapt plans when circumstances change
• Ability to work independently and with a team
PHYSICAL EXERTION
☒ Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Encounters with hazardous conditions (including electrical currents, heavy equipment, fumes, bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, threatening behaviors, inadequate lighting, restricted movement, or intense noise) is
☒ Limited (less than 1% of Time)
☐ Seldom (10%-25% of Time)
☐ Frequent (greater than 50% of Time)
☐ Infrequent (1-10% of Time)
☐ Moderate (26%-50% of Time)
HOURLY PAY RANGE
$15.46 - $23.20/Hourly Pay Rate
This is a part-time postion.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
October 30th, 2026