Job: Recreation Instructor- Youth Wrestling

Job Description

Job Type: Part time, Hourly

Wage: $22-$29/hr.

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Do you enjoy working with youth and helping athletes build confidence, discipline, and physical skills? Salida Parks & Recreation is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Youth Wrestling Instructor to lead wrestling programs for youth participants of varying ages and experience levels.

This position is responsible for providing quality instruction in wrestling fundamentals while creating a safe, positive, and supportive environment that emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and lead youth wrestling practices, camps, and instructional programs.
• Teach wrestling fundamentals, techniques, conditioning, and competition skills appropriate to participant age and ability levels.
• Promote discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants.
• Monitor participant safety and ensure adherence to program and facility rules.
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and Parks & Recreation staff.
• Set up and take down wrestling mats and related equipment before and after programs.
• Monitor equipment condition and report supply or maintenance needs.
• Maintain attendance records and complete incident reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience participating in, coaching, or instructing wrestling.
• Ability to effectively teach and motivate youth participants of varying ages and skill levels.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred (or ability to obtain).

Compensation:

$22 - $29/hour dependent upon experience

Schedule

• Part-time, seasonal position.
• Variable hours based on program needs, including some evenings and weekends.
• 2-4 hours a week / February 2027 - April 2027

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively demonstrate wrestling techniques and participate in instruction.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, and other physical activities associated with wrestling instruction.

Benefits

• Free individual pass to the Hot Springs Aquatic Center.
• Discounts on Parks & Recreation and Aquatics programs and activities.

Join our team and help young wrestlers develop skills, confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for athletics in a fun and supportive environment.

Apply today by submitting your application to:  https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=30978b47-2c1b-4ed0-825d-a5bf5181f5c1&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.