Recreation Instructor

Recreation Instructor

Salary

$20.75 Hourly

Location

Parks & Recreation, 90 E Civic Center Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296, AZ

Job Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number

27-0002

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR REC COMMUNITY CENTER

Opening Date

07/06/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Recreation Instructor. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Recreation Instructor reports to the Recreation Coordinator. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Curriculum planning, implementing programs and/or classes, classroom management by adapting to participants needs and behaviors, instruction of specialized courses or skills.
• Record keeping by maintaining attendance sheets, participant contact information and liability waivers, maintaining confidentiality and using discretion when speaking with parents
• Make recommendations as to enhance and optimize class participation.
• Maintain and inspect all classroom tools and equipment.
• The primary function of this position is to teach a wide range of recreation classes for early childhood to adult age groups.
• View the full job description.

Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis. Hiring Manager(s) will be in direct contact with candidates as vacancies occur.

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Current national fitness certifications are required
• One year of formal fitness teaching experience
• Be able to develop and implement age appropriate fitness classes
• Skilled and passionate about teaching in a structured, fun recreation environment
• Minimum of an 8-12 week teaching commitment. This can be on ongoing position depending upon availability and facility needs.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification are preferred, but not required
• Age requirement: Must be 18+ years

This position requires a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting required.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their work day in a recreation facility environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert 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.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

01

In the questions that follow, youll be asked for information about your work preferences for the recreation instructor position, and about your related education, training and experience. Answers given in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in the supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate by checking the appropriate box(es) below, the season(s) youre available to teach.

• Winter (December, January, February)
• Spring (March, April, May)
• Summer (June, July, August)
• Fall (September, October, November)

03

Please indicate the times youre available to teach Monday through Friday, 8AM to 8PM, and Saturday and Sunday 8AM to 3PM.

04

Please indicate by checking the appropriate box(es) below, the populations/groups you have experience teaching. Check all that apply.

• Parent Tot (Birth-6 years)
• Early Childhood (2-6 years)
• Youth (6-12 years)
• Teen (13-16 years)
• Adult (16+years)
• Active Adult (55+years)
• Adaptive Recreation - All ages
• None of the above

05

Which of the following classes do you have experience teaching and would you like to teach for the Town of Gilbert. Check all that apply.

• Academic Pre-School (letter, number and/or color recognition, reading, writing, etc.)
• Cheer (chants, choreography, jumps, stunts, etc.)
• Cooking (cooking, baking, food preparation, food presentation, etc.)
• Crafts (crocheting, jewelry making, mosaic, photography, scrapbooking, etc.)
• Crafts Pre-School (drawing, eco-friendly, holiday, painting, wooden, etc.)
• Dance (ballet, ballroom, belly, country western, hip hop, jazz, tap, etc.)
• Drawing (acrylic, charcoal, oil pastels, pencil, etc.)
• Gymnastics/Tumbling (acrobatics, floor, tumbling, group, etc.)
• Language (Chinese, French, Italian, Mandarin, Sign Language, Spanish, etc.)
• Martial Arts (Aikido, Jiu Jitzu, Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, etc.)
• Natural science (field trips, interpretive tours, etc.)
• Painting (acrylic, faux, oil, watercolor, etc.)
• Performing Arts (drama, magic, music, theatre, etc.)
• Science (experiments, hands-on, how-tos, etc.)
• Sports Classes (baseball, football, hockey, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, pickleball, etc.)
• Other (please indicate below in question #7)
• None of the Above

06

Please describe your experience teaching in each of the subject areas you checked in the previous question. List each subject and then give a brief description of the work performed. Type NA if not applicable. A detailed response is required. Please do not refer to your resume in lieu of completing a response.

07

Do you possess a current Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card?

• Yes
• No, but I am willing to be fingerprinted

08

You understand this is a part time non-benefited position?

• Yes
• No

09

The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

Required Question

Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs