About the Department

Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center is looking for enthusiastic and responsible Conestoga Sports Instructors to lead preschool and youth sports programming. We are seeking community-minded, safety-focused individuals who are passionate about recreation and enjoy working with our youngest participants of all abilities and backgrounds.

As a Conestoga Sports Instructor you’ll:

• Lead engaging preschool level classes that promote skill development and fun

• Support the needs of individuals and manage small group dynamics

• Ensure physical safety by adapting activities to meet participants’ abilities

• Foster a welcoming and positive environment that encourages confidence, teamwork, and community

To be considered for a position, instructors should feel comfortable teaching at least two of the following sports:

• Baseball/Softball

• Basketball

• Football

• Golf

• Pickleball

• Pre-Gymnastics/Tumbling

• Preschool Level Sports Introduction – All Sports

• Soccer/Futsal

• Tennis

• Volleyball

• Yoga Basics

If you’re passionate about recreation, enjoy working with young children, and want to make a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you!

Scheduling:

• Hours may vary and are based on program need. 

• Staff are typically scheduled between 2 to 29 hours per week, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with opportunities Sunday through Saturday.

• Part-time employees have variable schedules and may work less than 1,560 hours per year.

Qualifications

• Instructor I: No teaching experience required, must love working with people of all ages and abilities; be able to work inside and outside; and be at least 16 years of age. The hiring range for this position is $19.19 to $21.63, based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly range for this job classification is $19.19 - $21.63. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

• Instructor II: Must have at least 1 year of experience in leading and instructing general classes and be at least 16 years of age. The hiring range for this position is $21.15 to $23.85, based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly range for this job classification is $21.15 - $23.85. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

• Instructor III: Must have over 2 years of experience and specialized training in the assigned program area; and be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. The hiring rate for this position is $25.71. The full hourly range for this job classification is $25.71 to $28.99. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

** Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Be sure to check out the "Benefits" tab to see what the district offers you! **

The hiring team will review applications as they are received to assess fitness for the role. If your qualifications align with our needs, we will contact you directly to discuss the next steps. Please note, this recruitment process will be used to fill multiple openings and will continue until all positions are filled.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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