Program Instructor-Art

Job Title: Program Instructor*

*please specify the program you are applying to teach (i.e. cheer, dance, martial arts, yoga, art workshops, cooking classes, start smart program, summer camp, hiking etc.)

Supervisor: Recreation Coordinator

Job Type: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: As needed

Hiring Range: $16.00-$19.75 per hour

Close Date: Sunday, June 1st at 5pm                         

About Us:

We’re the folks who bring your community health and fitness programs, recreational sports, active adult activities and community events to life. We operate and maintain facilities across the Johnstown-Milliken area where you, your family, and your neighbors can come together in the name of fun.

 

Mission: Building a healthy, happy community through people, parks, programs and partnerships

 

Vision: TRPR will lead a culture of community where everyone has the opportunity to live healthy, happy life.

 

Values: Embrace Change, Be Community Driven, Build Collaborative Relationships, Show Passion in All We Do, Be a Team on a Mission

 

The Role:

The Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District is looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals to help us provide a healthy, happy community through people, parks, programs and partnerships! We welcome instructors with diverse skills and interests—whether it's arts and crafts, STEM, wellness, sports, or something new, we encourage you to bring your passion to our team.


We offer enriching programs for all ages, starting at 18 months, and we're always seeking creative, engaging ways to connect with our community. As the Art for Littles Program Instructor, you’ll design and lead age-appropriate art activities for children ages 2–5 in a supportive, playful, and inclusive environment. You’ll be responsible for fostering creativity, building early fine motor skills, and creating a safe, positive experience for each child and their caregiver. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with young children, has a passion for the arts, and can turn everyday materials into magical moments of discovery.


This is an independent role—depending on location, instructors may be the sole TRPR staff member on-site during class times. Ideal candidates are reliable, self-sufficient, and able to create a welcoming atmosphere for all participants.


Are you passionate about sharing your skills and inspiring others? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Prior teaching experience highly desired 


• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate professionally and effectively


• Respectful, supportive, and fair approach to teaching and working within our organization and community


• Performs additional duties as assigned

 

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Current CPR & First Aid certification from the American Red Cross or the ability to obtain such certification prior to employment start date

• Knowledge of current principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques specific to area of expertise


• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies


• Ability to lead and engage a class of 4 to 15 participants, ensuring an inclusive and positive experience for all.


• Ability to effectively demonstrate proper techniques, respond to questions specific to the program of instruction, and remain engaged with participants


• Ability to adapt class activities to meet for a wide variety of participant skill levels


• Ability to demonstrate time management skills by beginning and completing scheduled shifts and utilizing program time effectively


• Ability to maintain program-specific certifications


• Ability to remain composed in emergency situations, make sound judgment and work effectively under stressful circumstances


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and staff


• Ability to communicate, follow and enforce all rules, regulations and policies


• Ability to recognize safety hazards and sanitation issues and take action to resolve them


• Ability to complete and maintain well-organized class records, logs and incident reports


• Ability to operate all program-specific equipment safely; ability to set up, maintain and tear down activity-related equipment and community room space 

 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to frequently stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to hold, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms in performance of duties. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires a high level of physical ability including standing for long periods, bending, reaching, lifting, jumping, walking, stretching etc. 

 

Environmental Considerations:

May require indoor and outdoor activities and exposures to the elements. The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. May be required to utilize cleaning materials and have contact with various chemicals for duties such as mopping and/or sanitizing high contact areas including doors, equipment, and workstation. 

 

Reasonable Accommodation:

Thompson Rivers Parks & Recreation District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the District.

 

Note: Applicants must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/ hire processes: Interview, reference check, and background check.

 

THE THOMPSON RIVERS PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON ANY BASIS.