Variable Recreation Older Adult Program Instructor - Pottery
- Pay
- $22 per hour
- Location
- Lakewood, CO
- Listed
- Today
About the role
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
HIRING RATE: $22.00/hour
Job Summary
Variable Recreation Older Adult Instructor is responsible for the instruction of Older Adult programs including but not limited to Arts, Social Games, and Entertainment. This position is directly supervised by the Program Specialist and Recreation Supervisor.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform job in a professional manner, i.e. dress appropriately, arrive on time, stay until the end of your shift, attend appropriate staff meetings and staff trainings/orientation to ensure quality standards are upheld.
- Be attentive to the physical, social and emotional needs of the participants.
- Participate and engage in all program activities.
- Maintain an enthusiastic attitude and serve as a role model for positive and appropriate behavior through speech and action on a daily basis.
- Plan and lead small and large group activities for participants during scheduled times.
- Ensure the health, well-being and safety of all participants and staff
- Abide by and enforce City of Lakewood's policies and procedures including the "No Isolated Moments" policy.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all areas and facilities used by participants and staff on a daily basis.
- Adhere to program schedules
- Be knowledgeable of any participant needs, including health, behavioral, disability specific needs.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Hours of Work
- Weekdays and evenings.
Important Functions
- Supports participants at all times in program participation.
- Provides suggestions for future activities/programs.
- Works as a part of team by supporting others and taking initiative.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Organizational Relationships
Supervision Received
- Receives general supervision from Program Specialist and Recreation Supervisor
Essential Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience working or assisting with adults 55 and older.
- Experience leading or assisting with recreation programs/activities.
- Experience leading or assisting groups of varying sizes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and participants.
- Ability to solve practical problems in a variety of situations. Ability to interpret and understand instructions, both written and oral.
- Ability to interact with participants in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to give clear verbal direction to groups of various sizes.
- Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
- Background check is required.
Education
- High school/College
- Experience in specific format of class being offered.
Required Certifications
- CPR/First Aid training or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Pay Range $15.16-$57.58
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
About Community Resources
Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.
The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.
MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position).
From City Of Lakewood's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 14, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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