Adventure & Sports Instructor
- Nashville, TN
- $17.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leading/instructing individuals or groups on a particular activity (kayaking, canoeing, fishing, archery, axe throwing, skeet shooting, etc.)
- Briefing participants about safety and logistics
- Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing equipment
- Overall supervision of members or youth and families with the aim of providing a healthy, safe, & memorable experience
- Executing day to day activities
- Facilitate positive group relationships, including addressing conflict in constructive ways
- Practice all safety standards on property and at activity spaces
- Maintains a clean and organized workspace
- Delivers and ensures a high-quality programs and excellent customer service.
- Willingness to be active outdoors all day in variable weather conditions (heat, humidity, rain, wind) and to walk extensively around The Farmstead
- Leading/instructing individuals at Sports Courts (Pickleball, Padel, Tennis, Basketball)
- Pickleball, paddle, tennis, basketball
- Overseeing the games at Discovery Field (Baseball, Football, Soccer, Lacrosse)
- High School graduate or GED equivalent
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
- Work in a team environment and operate in a safe, professional manner.
- Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.
- Optimal Candidates will have experience working with sports/outdoor adventure activities in a prior capacity:
- Instructor or pursing a degree in Parks & Recreation or Sports Management
- Sports/Outdoor adventure instructor or coach
- Youth leadership in a non-profit organization (Religious Institutions, Boys & Girls Club, United Way, etc.)
- Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
- Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
- Holiday Pay
- Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
- Work-Family Culture