[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Youth Cooking Instructor

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[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Youth Cooking Instructor

Salary

$18.90 - $21.28 Hourly

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours)

Job Number

24-04801

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

03/01/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate: $18.90- $20.05

Workdays/Hours: 20-40 hours per week

Monday - Friday / 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Duration: Ends August 16, 2024

This position provides instruction to program participants in a specialty area that requires prior training and subject matter expertise. This includes leading and instructing fitness, dance, martial arts, sports, arts, crafts, cooking, and similar activities with a wellness or educational focus. Work involves facilitating skill development and assisting participants in reaching their individual goals. The position is responsible for preparing a curriculum within the parameters established by supervisory staff, setting up space for the activity, assembling equipment, and reporting on progress to aid in program improvements. Instruction is tailored to participants of varying ages and skill levels and adapted to accommodate differences in ability.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Coordinates with supervisory staff on program schedules, facility availability, paperwork, needed purchases, contracts, surveys, and attendance records.

• Requests staff assistance with needed equipment, access to spaces, and administrative materials.

• Prepares class design, researches and practices class format, determines and prepares for equipment needs.

• Anticipates basic needs such as temperature and lighting as well as any specific needs of planned participants.

• Conducts class instruction, leads exercises, incorporates music into fitness routines, and maintains group dynamics.

• Monitors exertion levels, guides participants in proper technique, and maintains safety in the class.

• Takes responsibility for cleanliness of equipment before and after class, as well as proper disposition and secure storage of equipment when not in use.

• Prepares information such as class description and summary of experience for marketing purposes.

• Develops rapport with participants and maintains community relationships.

• Attends all mandated City training sessions and staff meetings.

• Maintains relevant certifications for area of specialty throughout the course of instruction.

• Renders first aid in case of injury or distress.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma or GED,

• 1 year of experience practicing a specialty area.

• A valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification and Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification "or" obtain within the first six months of employment.

• Maintains relevant certifications for area of specialty throughout the course of instruction.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Current certification and/or formal education in the specialty area.

• Current certification as a group exercise instructor from a reputable organization (such as National Exercise Trainers Association or Interactive Fitness Trainers of America) when assigned to group fitness.

• Experience working with youth ages 5-12.

• Ability to engage with kids and teach cooking skills.

• Valid, current NC Food Handlers Card "or" willing to obtain one on the job prior to the start of the program in June 2024.

• Familiar with recipes from diverse cultures and confident in your ability to demonstrate their preparation.

• Available for a weekday, daytime schedule.

  01

  Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website

• Walk in

• Job fair

• Employee referral

• Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

• Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

• Craig's List

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• GlassDoor

• governmentjobs.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed.com

• Employment Security Commission

• Magazine/Newspaper

• Other

  02

  If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

  03

  Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

  04

  How many years of experience do you have practicing a specialty area?

• No related experience

• Less than 1 year of experience

• 1 year but less than 3 years

• 3 years but less than 5 years

• 5 or more years

  05

  Do you have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification "or" if hired, are you willing to obtain within the first six months of employment?

• I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification and not willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.

• I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification, but willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.

• I have the required certification.

  06

  Do you have a Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification "or" obtain within the first six months of employment?

• I have a Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification.

• I do not have a Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification, but willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment,

• I do not have a Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification and not willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.

  07

  Do you have at least 1 year of experience working with youth ages 5-12?

• No

• Yes

  08

  Do you have the ability to engage with kids and teach cooking skills?

• No

• Yes

  09

  Do you have a valid, current NC Food Handlers Card "or" are you willing to obtain one on the job prior to the start of the program in June 2024?

• No

• Yes

  10

  Are you familiar with recipes from diverse cultures and confident in your ability to demonstrate their preparation?

• No

• Yes

  11

  Are you available for a weekday, daytime schedule?

• No

• Yes

  12

  I . . . (check all that apply):

• have at least 1 year of experience teaching cooking to groups.

• am well practiced in a number of recipes from different cultures that you believe would work well in this program.

• No item above applies to me.

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