City of Ventura Human Resources - Employment Opportunities

Job Flyer-Instructor Bulletin

Instructor

(All Program Areas)

Recruitment #00-R31-001

Date Opened:

7/25/2006 3:00:00 PM

Filing Deadline:

Ongoing

Salary:

$7.50 - $40.00/hour estimate: Job paid on 'Per Participant' basis

Department:

Community Services Department

Job Type:

Temporary (Extra Help)

Employment Type:

	Part-Time
	Temporary

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INTRODUCTION

The City of Ventura is continually accepting applications for Instructors to assist in our Recreation, Cultural and Senior programs. If you have in-depth knowledge of a specific area that you can share with others, this may be the opportunity for you. Apply today for further consideration!

THE POSITION

Under supervision, creates and teaches youth and adult recreational sports, cultural, performing arts, crafts, historical and outdoor interpretive, travel programs, and therapeutic specialty classes. This is a temporary, extra-help classification and paid on a "per participant" basis.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate Will...

Have excellent communication and public relations skills.
Be reliable and dependable.
Enjoy working with people of different backgrounds, ages, and abilities.
Be organized and able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Speak Spanish, for those classes where this would be beneficial to the participants.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plans and organizes classes for youth and adults in a variety of topics. Develops and prepares lesson plans and materials appropriate to the student and material being taught. Secures equipment and supplies as appropriate. Conducts classes in a safe and secure manner.

Maintains records and prepares reports. Communicates with class students and City staff. Maintains good relations with people encountered in the course of work.

Ensures that facility and equipment are in safe condition and reports problems encountered.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: specific subject area to be taught; class organization and the formulation of lesson plans; leadership techniques and methods; principles and techniques of good public relations;

Ability to: design and prepare lesson plans; execute classes with minimal supervision; demonstrate patience when working with students; exercise independent judgment and resolve problems; prepare written records; maintain cooperative working relationships; read, speak and write English fluently, clearly and distinctly; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

Licenses:

Depending on assignment, possession of a California Class C driver's license may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to two years of college, some related experience in teaching and developing lesson plans for the specific class and age group, and competency in the class subject matter are required. The ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

BENEFITS

Employment Information: Right to Work: Before employment, candidates must submit documentation verifying their legal right to work in the United States. Background Check: A pre-employment verification of background may be conducted. Probationary Period: This is an 'At Will' position, subject to termination at any time, without notice or right of appeal.

Temporary Appointment Status: Extra Help: May work up to 999 hours per fiscal year. Limited Term: May work over 999 hours per fiscal year up to 18 months. Extended Term: May work over 999 hours per fiscal year 18 months - 3 year maximum.

Direct Deposit: Paychecks are automatically deposited to employee accounts.

Wellness Program: A comprehensive program is available, including on-site gym, classes, downtown/beach walking routes,weight loss, and tips on nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

Retirement: In lieu of Social Security, Temporary, Extra-Help employees, not currently CalPERS members, are enrolled in the City's Part-time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employee 457 Deferred Compensation retirement plan. If you are a CalPERS member, please notify Human Resources at the time you are hired and your retirement contributions will be handled in accordance with the City's CalPERS contract. If you are a CalPERS retiree, please contact PERS to discuss the impact that employment in this position would have on your pension benefit. Receiving a CalPERS benefit may affect your Social Security upon retirement. For further information, contact a Social Security office or go to www.socialsecurity.gov/form1945.

Limited Term or Extended Term employees will be enrolled in CalPERS. The City contracts for the 2% at 55, Single Highest Year formula.

Other Benefits: Temporary employees are not eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave or any other benefits provided to regular employees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Submit a City application and supplemental questionnaire. The preferred method of application is on-line and you are highly encouraged to apply at www.cityofventura.jobs. If you are unable to apply electronically, you may request paper application materials by calling (805) 654-7853 during regular business hours. Paper applications may be FAXed to (805) 648-4467, or mailed or hand-delivered to City Hall at: 501 Poli Street, Room 210; P.O. Box 99; Ventura, California 93002.

After you apply, all future correspondence from the City will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and be sure to update your contact information using your filed on-line application.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance, please contact Human Resources at (805) 654-7853, or TDD to (805) 654-7766.

Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
Fill out our application-request form.	We encourage you to submit your application on-line as this is the preferred application method. If you experience difficulties, we can send you an application packet by conventional mail.
Contact us via conventional means.	You may contact us by phone at (805) 654-7853, FAX at (805) 648-4467, or e-mail at recruitment@cityofventura.net, or apply for a job in person at the City of Ventura Human Resources Department.