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Salary: $8.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Job Number: 26-02501
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Division: PRCR OUTDOOR RECREATION
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Cary's Outdoor Recreation Team is seeking qualified applicants who are excited to share their enthusiasm with the wider community as experiential instructors! Ideal candidates have leadership experience working with youth in outdoor settings, can lead a variety of technical skills, and share our passion for experiential education teaching and learning.
You may be scheduled to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with operational hours varying by facility. Schedules and specific tasks may vary by facility.
This is a year-round, non-benefited position that will work up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.
Typical Tasks

• Facilitate outdoor recreation and urban adventure programming, including high ropes, archery, paddling, orienteering, skateboarding, BMX, scooters, and parkour.
• Deliver lessons, create engaging activities, and assist in special events for youth and adults.
• Maintain and inspect equipment, perform basic facility upkeep, and set up/break down program materials.
• Assist participants with registration, provide program information, and promote offerings effectively.
• Serve as a positive role model, maintain professional interactions with participants and staff, and collaborate to enhance program quality.
• Complete reports on lessons and events, attend meetings, and participate in training sessions.
• Adhere to safety policies and ensure a secure and welcoming environment for all participants.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Delivery of feedback in an efficient and positive manner, promoting growth and development.
• Good organizational skills.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and ability to teach some or all the following: leadership development, teambuilding, ropes course, skating, scooters, BMX/bike, or other Outdoor Recreation skill or activity.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies required for content area(s)
• General knowledge of computers and related software

Abilities

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrates passion for content areas
• Demonstrates group management skills required to engage all participants in lessons
• Facilitate activities in a manner that rewards participants with a sense of accomplishment
• Maintain and establish effective working relationships with others
• Understand, communicate, and carry out oral and written instructions
• Exercise judgment in controlling the activities, behavior, and safety of attendees; ability to collaborate with other team members

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience
Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma/GED. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess any of the following:

• CPR/First Aid certification. If not already certified, the applicant must obtain certification upon employment(with supplied training)
• Some experience leading programs individually and as a team.
• Some experience in 1-on-1 facilitation or group facilitation.
• Hands-on proficiency across multiple outdoor recreation / action sports areas, with the ability to adapt skills to diverse programs and participant needs.

Physical Requirements:Work requires the employee to work outside in variable weather and site conditions, including working at height. An employee must be able to climb, walk unassisted, move about freely, and carry moderately heavy items such as equipment and water coolers. An employee must be able to hear and talk to communicate with the public and with groups under instruction. Visual acuity is needed to read typewritten and handwritten materials and to view a computer terminal.
Conditions of Employment
Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees
Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are not eligible for the Town of Cary's full-time employee benefits package.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma/GED?

• Yes
• No

03
What is the highest level of facilitation you are confident in?

• Lead
• Support
• No experience

04
Please indicate which activities that you have competency and the confidence to facilitate. (select all that apply)

• Leadership & Teambuilding
• High Ropes Challenge Course
• Scooter
• Skateboard
• BMX/Bike
• Archery
• Outdoor Skills
• Urban Adventures

05
Please describe your experience in teaching outdoor recreation skills. Please include details such as where this experience was obtained, ages taught, how long you taught, etc. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
06
Please list any relevant industry certifications or training that you hold. If you do not have any, please enter N/A.
Required Question