Skate Park Recreation Instructor (Part-Time, Temporary)

The Campbell Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking motivated energetic team-oriented individuals with experience in skateboarding who enjoy working with youth. This position will plan conduct and supervise activities including skateboarding skill development and other activities for children ages 6 to 14.

Under the general supervision of the Campbell Recreation Program Coordinator and Supervisor the Skate Park Staff oversee Skateboarding instruction for City of Campbell Skateboarding Classes and Camps.

Schedule:

• June August: Weekdays 20 hours a week
  
  • Summer camps run June through August from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• September May: Weekends 3-5 hours a week
  • Classes run September through June on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
• Private lessons are scheduled based on staff and facility availability. All classes camps and private lessons will be held at the Campbell Community Center Skate Park.
  

• Supervise and teach skateboarding skills to different ages and ability levels in a group setting
  
• Create appropriate lesson plans for each session/skill level
  
• Ability to communicate and demonstrate skills to participants
  
• Ability to motivate and educate varying ages and abilities with the basic skills and techniques of skateboarding
  
• Maintain open communication with Recreation Coordinator and Supervisor about weekly programming
  
• Maintain cleanliness of Skate Park before and after instruction allowing safe use of the facility
  
• Additional responsibilities as needed
  

Requirements & Physical Demands:

• Must have knowledge of the skills required for giving instruction
  
• Strong verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to demonstrate skateboarding skills
  
• Must be able to conduct activities standing skateboarding walking and sitting
  
• Conduct activities involving climbing stooping kneeling bending and reaching on a moderate basis
  
• Experience working with or instructing youth though not required
  

• First Aid CPR & AED certified training will be provided upon hire.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until position is filled.

Applications are only accepted online. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Résumés should be attached separately. Please do not substitute see résumé on the employment history section of the applications. A completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Division by the closing date.

SELECTION PROCESS
The most qualified applicants as determined by initial screening of applications will be invited to participate in an interview and lifeguard skills practical testing. Selections will be made from the results of the interviews and skills testing. Tuberculosis test results must be submitted prior to scheduled employment.

For more Information please call: 408.866.2106 or email