City of Portland - On Call Skateboard Instructor

Start Date: July 01, 2025 | End Date: July 11, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other
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Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? Do you thrive in a fun and engaging environment? Portland Recreation is seeking a Skateboard Instructor to join our Recreation Division.

About the Program: Our skateboarding program is designed to actively involve and stimulate children, providing time and space to explore and grow. With a variety of group and individual activities, our program focuses on character development, physical fitness, skill development, health and wellness, and of course, fun!

Why Join Us: Gain Valuable Experience for Your Future Career: Whether you’re aspiring to be a teacher, childcare provider, social worker, youth sports coach, or instructor, our program offers hands-on experience that will prepare you for your future career. You'll develop essential skills and build a strong foundation for your professional journey.

Learn About Parks & Recreation: Start your career journey in parks and recreation with an entry-level role that offers a comprehensive understanding of the field. You'll gain insights into program planning, activity coordination, and community engagement, setting the stage for future growth.

Make a Positive Impact in Your Community: Be part of the solution by contributing to a program that makes our community a better place to live, work, and play. Your efforts will directly impact the lives of children and their families, fostering a sense of community and well-being.

Stay Engaged and Energized at Work: If you thrive in a dynamic and interactive environment, our program is the perfect fit. Each day brings new activities and opportunities to engage with children, ensuring that your workday flies by.

Hours/Available Schedules:

• This is an ongoing program that extends into summer making it a year round position if desired. Expected start date is upon completion of hire.

• Schedule is determined by program times which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Requirements:

• Good customer service skills and ability to work with a diverse population.

• Ability to drive a 14 passenger mini bus and successfully complete the required City of Portland safety training.

• Must possess a valid State of Maine Class C Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

• Must have and maintain a good driving record.

• Ability to maintain order and enforce rules and regulations and to impart enthusiasm in a positive and productive atmosphere.

• Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities including skateboarding. Ability to direct such activities. Initiative and willingness to learn a variety of additional recreational activities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, program participants, school staff, and the general public.

• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or the ability to obtain within the first six months of appointment date. We are happy to train you for this so you can gain additional skills.

Accepting applications until July 11, 2025.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Pay Rate: Per diem rate of $18/hour.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected].

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