Recreation Program Instructor

Recreation Program Instructor

Salary

$16.81 - $29.42 Hourly

Location

Stafford County, VA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

04129

Department

PRCF

Division

Community Recreation

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Starting Salary

$16.81 per hour to $23.13 per hour based on experience

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Job Description

Performs responsible semiskilled work instructing recreation classes. Develops and presents instructional classes, demonstrates and instructs activities to participants, accepts and processes registrations. This position also develops and conducts instructional programs for recreational activities and keeps participants informed of class schedules. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Recreation Program supervisor.

The hiring range for this position is $16.81 per hour to $23.13 per hour based on experience.

The full salary range for this position is $16.81 per hour to $29.42 per hour to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples of Duties

• Carries out program plans, activities, and lessons;
• Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program;
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public;
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records;
• Enforces program and facility rules;
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in specified activity;
• Knowledge of customer service principles;
• Knowledge of basic exercise science principles and theories;
• Knowledge of recordkeeping principles;
• Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
• Knowledge of modern office technology including computers and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.;
• Ability to provide customer service;
• Ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and 1 year of experience as a target program instructor. Minimum age requirement: 18 years old. Prefer two (2) years teaching experience.

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Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.

Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.

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Do you have one (1) to three (3) years of experience in recreation programming? Describe your experience in providing recreation programs for individuals of all ages that you have planned, implemented, and evaluated.

02

Please describe your experience supervising recreation programs?

03

Please provide a current listing of any certifications including the date acquired and expiration.

04

Community Recreation provides programs and events for our citizens throughout the year. These programs and events are scheduled in the evenings, on weekends, and on holidays. Are you committed to working this type of schedule?

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• No

Required Question

Employer Stafford County

Address P.O. Box 339

Stafford, Virginia, 22555-0339

Phone (540) 658-5147

Website http://staffordcountyva.gov