General Statement of Duties: This position is responsible for helping develop and lead youth and adult parkour programs utilizing MRD's Integrated Obstacles parkour equipment.
Essential Duties:The following are examples of primary duties assigned to this position. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Collaborate with the Fitness Leader develop parkour classes and programs for youth and adults
- Lead beginner through advanced level parkour classes for all ages
- Create age and experience level appropriate classes
- Act as a positive role model and model behaviors consistent with MRD's mission
- Communicate effectively with the Facility Manager, Fitness Leader, and Field House Leader
- Communicate equipment setup needs and layouts so equipment can be put in place for classes and program
Qualifications:Experience & Knowledge:
- Background in parkour or free-running and previous coaching experience
- Experience safely managing a group through various activities including vaulting, running and jumping, landing, swinging, wall runs, and obstacles
- Enthusiasm for helping people learn
- Effectively communicates verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
- Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and accountability
- Successful working in an independent and team environment
- Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of people
- Has the ability to implement ideas
Education or Training:License and Certification:
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification from an organization requiring a hands-on in-person skills demonstration (can be obtained through MRD upon offer of employment)
Physical Conditions:
- Physical Capabilities: bend, twist, push, pull, stand, jump, vault, run, hang, swing, lift 50lbs regularly and repeatedly, and occasionally lift over 50lbs
Commissioned based w/ a 70/30 split.
Mission Statement: FUNdamentally improving lives by building community in fun, engaging ways, and by providing excellent parks and recreation facilities, activities, and services.
EEO Statement: The Montrose Recreation District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ADA Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the search process, including alternative formats of job postings. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator. Jeremy Master, jeremy@montroserec.com -or- Human Resources. Lisa Lopez, lisa@montroserec.com