Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work 4-6 hours per week, January 20th through the month of February (2025). Sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM.

Youth Instructors are directly accountable to the Recreation Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.

• Instruct youth on the basic fundamentals of the activity/sport.
• Enforce all procedures and rules in place for all youth at all facilities/locations.
• Inspect environment to ensure the safety of the children.
• Teach good sportsmanship at all times.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment. 

• Must be at least 17 years of age.

Experience:

• Previous experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the sport or activity.
• Skill in being organized, dependable, and reliable.
• Ability to teach basic fundamentals to youth of various ages.
• Ability to communicate with parents and youth.
• Ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance (staff shirt w/ appropriate athletic shorts or pants) at all times while on site.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.
• Ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.

NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.

E-Verify Process:
The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.