Keep the game of Bridge alive and thriving! Join the AHPD team to teach Bridge Beginning and Bridge Intermediate to adults ages 50+. Classes meet weekly starting Tuesday, August 25 at 10AM-12PM (Beginning) and 12:30-2:30PM (Intermediate). Program takes place at Arlington Heights Senior Center. Share your love of the game, enrich adults' lives and be part of a great work team! Part-Time Wages Senior Center Gen Recreation Instructor Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES *  Prepares lesson plans and activities to meet the program or class objectives * Selects and prepares required materials and equipment for each class * Welcomes participants and takes attendance at each class and maintains accurate class lists to ensure  waivers have been completed * Completes teacher check list each session and other required documentation * Provides a variety of appropriate activities throughout the program * Demonstrates appropriate techniques and skills to participants in the program or activity being taught * Teaches creativity to develop enthusiasm within students for the program or activity being taught * Assists the Senior Coordinator in developing class/program information for inclusion in Program Guide  * Maintains a high level of instruction for all participants * Cleans up and puts away materials and equipment at the end of each class * Works directly with the participants and assists them in completing the day’s project or activity * Communicates with participants regularly regarding their progress and any changes in program/class * Oversees the safety and welfare of the participants * Communicates with participants regarding Park District emergency and safety procedures * Notifies the Senior Supervisor of serious incidents, accidents, or inappropriate conduct and completes  Incident/Accident Forms, as needed * Attends work on a regular basis * Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and  the employee handbook * Maintains a clean and organized work environment * Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING * High school graduate or G.E.D. * Minimum one-year experience instructing adults or seniors in the area of expertise * Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training * Adult CPR and AED Certification required within six months of employment; Adult CPR and AED Certification preferred BENEFITS WE OFFER * PTAC Membership to ARC * Discounts on some programming * KinderCare Discount AHPD OVERVIEW The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility. The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.