Job Description

Job Location Erie Community Center - Erie, CO 80516 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $19.83 - $24.79 Hourly

Job Category Parks & Recreation

The Erie Community Center is looking for our newest team member, to join us as an Instructor for Teen Programs Our teen programs are designed to offer exciting, engaging activities that promote personal growth, leadership, and community involvement for our teens. If you have a passion for mentorship and community, this is the perfect role for you!

As the Instructor, you will perform a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading youth and teen recreation program which may include work with teen advisory to town council.

Employees at this level provide specialized instruction and program supervision which may include the coordination of schedules and activities in the assigned area.

Please review our current teen program offerings on our Amilia storefront page by clicking here

Anticipated Work Schedule Part-time to include nights and weekends as needed. Outings are generally scheduled on weekends, evenings, and school in-service days.

• Priority will be given to candidates with the ability to work school days off (upcoming Spring Break March 16-20th)

• Schedule may vary depending on program specific needs

Part-Time, Hourly

2026 Hiring Range:

$21.07hr - $23.55hr

2026 Full Range:

$19.83/hr - $24.79/hr

Posting Dates: 1/9/26 – 1/23/26

**Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 1/23/26 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov

Duties and Responsibilities

General Duties

• Performs a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading recreation programs for teens that may include but is not limited to session-based activities, classes, day trips, special events, volunteer opportunities, outdoor recreation, advisory committee, etc.
• Provides a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment for diverse participants with varying skill levels.
• Stays abreast of latest trends and techniques in areas of expertise. Evaluates class effectiveness and recommends new classes or techniques.
• Plans curriculum and conducts individualized or group instruction in areas of expertise.
• Ensures participants are performing activities correctly and safely.
• Uses knowledge and expertise to modify activities for various participant skill levels.
• Sets up and takes down required program equipment.
• May drive Town-owned vehicles to and from destinations while transporting passengers. Operates assigned motor vehicles safely and obeys all applicable traffic laws.
• Ensure vehicle is ready for use including, but not limited to, obtaining keys, filling with gas, and cleaning vehicle/inspecting upon return.
• Ensure passengers adhere to the correct usage of vehicle safety equipment.

Administrative Duties

• Maintains program related records and reports, including accurate class attendance records.
• Provides exceptional guest service to all participants. Responds to information requests, comments and complaints from participants.
• Maintains frequent communications with other staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• May be considered as a subject expert for area of specialization and may train other staff on specific knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Benefits

Minimum

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• To be driving eligible, must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• One-year customer service, recreation or related experience preferred.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within 3 months of hire
• Valid vehicle operator’s license and satisfactory driving record

Pre-employment screenings

-Interview Process

-Background checks include:

• National and County Criminal Scan
• Sex-Offender Registry check
• Motor Vehicle Report through DMV

Benefits

All Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
• Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado

Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes

EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.