Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00773

Department: PRCR - Recreation

Job classification: Recreation Instructor (Part-Time)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation

Summary

This is a year-round, part-time position in which the Lead Recreation Instructor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading a variety of recreational, wellness, and social activities for participants with disabilities in an adult day program. This role emphasizes engagement in day-time recreation, healthy living activities, and community integration. The lead instructor ensures that all activities promote engagement and wellness across physical, emotional, social, and cognitive domains. Position hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am-3:30pm – but may vary depending on program needs. This position also requires 4-8 curriculum planning hours a month. Applicants must attend all required trainings. Must pass a comprehensive background check and controlled substance test. Must possess a valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License and be able to obtain a City of Raleigh driving permit. This position is expected to drive a 15-passenger minibus at least twice a month.

Examples of duties

• Assist in the planning and research of programs and activities
• Assist the Recreation Program Coordinator in implementing any protocols and guidelines published by the City of Raleigh, to include facilitation of Eligibility Requirements for participants
• Lead program activities, assisting participants as needed
• Prep, organize, clean/sanitize and inventory program materials
• Modify activities as needed, or provide reasonable accommodation for participation
• Monitor participants for safety, and address behavior concerns independently
• Drive participants in city vehicle (minibus) to various community outing locations
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, parents/guardians, and participants
• Document and/or relay accident/incident information to the appropriate staff

Attend and participate in all required trainings and staff meetings prior to start of position.

Qualifications

• 2 years teaching/implementing recreation programs preferred
• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Program planning and group leadership experience
• Specialized training/education and/or certifications related to recreation/leisure activities preferred
• Effective oral, written, and technologic communication skills
• Professional, flexible, mature attitude
• This position requires the ability to move around (long walks at times) and be able to lift at least 30lbs
• Minimum age 18 years
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License required

Supplemental information

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. No effective protection from weather, activities occur outside. The worker is subject to noise.

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation, may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.