Summer Rec & Adventure Instructor (Part Time)

Job Title: Recreation and Adventure Instructor

Position Type: Part Time Seasonal

Compensation: Starting at $20/hour with increases based on experience

Supervisor: Recreation and Adventure Program Manager & Recreation and Adventure Assistant Program Manager

Dates: May 13th – September 28th

Overview

The National Ability Center (NAC) is a non-profit organization located in Park City, Utah that provides adaptive programing opportunities to individuals with disabilities and their families. The NAC is seeking passionate and experienced outdoor professionals to join our Recreation and Adventure team. The Recreation and Adventure department consists of a large and dynamic team that works together to provide the following adaptive programs:

Team Building

Indoor Climbing

Pickleball

Sled Hockey

Road Cycling (Weather permitting)

Archery (Weather permitting)

Fat Tire Biking

Nordic Skiing/Snowshoeing

Programs are offered to both individuals and groups who may be participating one time or returning on a weekly, monthly or annual basis at our Park City Ranch or surrounding areas. Staff on the Rec/Adv team are responsible for pre-program planning, program delivery, excellent customer service, and post program wrap up. Staff will have one or two program areas of focus based on previous personal and professional experience. In addition to areas of focus staff will support on additional programs as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

- Deliver premier recreational and adventure programing to folks with and without disabilities

- Maintain a high level of risk management and provide safe programing for participants using both adaptive and typical equipment

- Work cohesively on a team with other staff, interns, and volunteers

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Minimum age 18 years old

- Current First Aid and CPR certification (can be provided internally as needed)

- Ability to pass a background check

- Attend all required trainings during the first week of January in Park City, UT

Preferred Skills

- Experience working with people with disabilities

- 1 year professional or 2 years personal experience in one or more of our program areas

- Group management and/or behavior management experience

- Relevant certifications [WFR, EMT, SPI, CTRS]

- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record

Job Details ­­

- Work schedule varies week to week ranging from 20-35 hours based on availability. Staff days off are set at the start of the season.

- Summer season runs from mid-May through end of September with the potential to stay on for fall and winter