Apply for Instructor I/II/III - Sports and Outdoor Recreation

Job Summary

$16.89 - $40.00 / hour DOQ; On-call positions available.  

James City County's Parks & Recreation Department seeks high energy individuals to plan, execute, and instruct sports and/or outdoor recreation classes, camps, trips or other programs for youth and/or adults, on an as-needed basis; year-round and seasonal available.

* Specifically looking for individuals with experience in a variety of sports and/or outdoor skills. Sports Instructors should be able to confidently coach and instruct a variety of sport activities for classes, clinics, and camps. Outdoor instructors should be comfortable with adventure-based activities and/or trips. Should feel comfortable leading programs with little to no supervision. *

Responsibilities

• Conducts specific recreation class/program activities appropriate to the subject area and participants’ ages.
• Prepares site for activity and ensures proper clean-up at end of each class/program; maintains rapport with site staff.
• Accompanies participants on field trips as needed.
• Ensures class records are up-to-date and submitted at the end of class/program; ensures class evaluations are handed out at the end of class/program; ensures class/program goals are met.
• Oversees proper use of facility, equipment, and supplies; establishes and enforces class/program rules and policies for students.
• Ensures participant safety; administers first aid when necessary; reports all accidents, incidents and disciplinary concerns to the supervisor.
• (Instructor III) Writes class description and lesson plans of program content; formulates and submits supply sheets and instructional handouts to class participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• May require possession, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications from the American Red Cross.
• May require certification(s) in class/program topic, such as aerobics, personal training, lifeguard instruction, swim instruction, water safety instruction, archery, and canoeing from approved certificating organization.
• Knowledge of specialized subject matter of class/program; instructional procedures and practices; knowledge of participant performance level.
• Skill in leadership (group and individual); teaching techniques, organizing time and assessing participants’ interests and capabilities; communicating both orally and in writing; group facilitation; dealing with difficult situations.
• Ability to work effectively with children and adults; plan and direct a quality recreational program; oversee work of others; generate interest of participants in class/program; break down subject matter to teach assigned age/skill groups.

• Performs work in a variety of indoor/outdoor recreation and county facilities; may require ability to travel among various work sites.
• Work schedule varies and is dependent upon mutually agreed upon class, camp and/or other program times. Must be able to work flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings and/or weekends.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until 11:55pm EST on 10/29/2026. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email [email protected].