Student Summer Jobs in Foley, AL (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $30.00 Hourly
Location : Expect Excellence, AL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00239
Department: Parks and Recreation - Administration
Division: Parks and Recreation - Expect Excellence
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Work Hours: School Year Hours: M-F 2:30-5:30; Summer - M-F 9 a.m.-Noon; Up to 18 hours per week
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Instructor Expect Excellence is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading instructional activities within the Expect Excellence program. The position oversees daily program activities, ensures participant safety, maintains equipment and supplies, and delivers structured, engaging instruction regularly to elementary-age students occasionally to middle and high-school age students. Instructors serve as positive role models and work collaboratively with program leadership to provide high-quality programming that supports skill development, teamwork, and personal growth.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ALL INSTRUCTORS

1. Develops lesson plans, prepares supply lists, and coordinates program logistics.
2. Develops structured, engaging, and age-appropriate lesson plans throughout the semester.
3. Leads and instructs in assigned courses.
4. Completes required documentation including hours worked, class sizes, and program photographs.
5. Monitors and oversees daily activities within assigned Expect Excellence programs.
6. Maintains order and positive behavior during practices and classes.
7. Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil and evaluates each pupil's growth and performance.
8. Serves as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism and integrity.
9. Selects and requisitions books, instruments, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
10. Sets up, distributes, collects, and maintains equipment and supplies.
11. Controls the storage and use of City-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs; monitors equipment condition and reports replenishment or maintenance needs.
12. Ensures the safety and well-being of participants by enforcing program rules and safety guidelines.
13. Communicates with parents of minor pupils' progress and necessary practice schedule.
14. Maintains positive public relations in the community.
15. Maintains current professional certifications as required.

MUSIC INSTRUCTORS

1. Assists with the development of masterclass opportunities for the public.
2. Supervises classroom of students in an art skills instructional setting(voice, dance, and/or several instruments).
3. Assists supervisor with developing opportunities to showcase student's abilities and accomplishments within entire programs that will include, but are not limited to, performances and recitals each semester.

All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws.
8. Ensures the positive promotion of the City.
9. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge and proficient understanding of theory and structure.
2. Skills in flexibility and creativity in adapting lessons and instructional approaches.
3. Managerial skills to the degree the job is necessary.
4. Ability to model positive behavior, integrity, and professionalism.
5. Ability to develop and deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
6. Ability to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and positive character.
7. Ability to instruct and supervise groups of elementary-age students.
8. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

ART INSTRUCTORS

1. Knowledge of specific art media or enrichment subjects such as visual arts, graphic design, theater arts, or related disciplines.

ATHLETICS INSTRUCTORS

1. Working knowledge of specialized athletic disciplines including basketball, baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, golf, track and field, wrestling, and strength & agility training.

MUSIC INSTRUCTORS

1. Comprehension of, and a detailed working knowledge of the particular specialized art medium (voice, dance, and/or several instruments).

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in related OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (one year of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
2. Experience and education in specific related fields.
3. Current and valid drivers license.

MUSIC INSTRUCTORS

1. Large-scale performance experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience developing lesson plans or structured educational programs.
2. Previous instructional, teaching, or enrichment program experience with youth.
3. Advanced education, certification, or formal training in the area of instruction.

MUSIC INSTRUCTORS

1. Choreographing/blocking for performances, music writing, composing, arranging, and/or leading choir rehearsals.
2. Advanced education in specific art mediums and competence in instruction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work involves educational instruction in a classroom setting, individualized instruction, and collaborating as a team on projects, classes, programs, and performances. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. Work requires frequent physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, such as loading equipment in and out of facilities for events. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Employee may be required to work in extreme outdoor environments.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02
In what settings have you worked with children (e.g., tutoring, child care, coaching, camps, youth programs, etc.)? If no experience, type N/A.
03
Briefly describe your sports background, including any experience as an instructor, collegiate player, or professional player. Please list the sport played, setting, and number of years experience. If no related experience, type N/A.
04
List any advanced education, certifications, or formal training related to sports. If not applicable, type N/A.
05
Describe your experience creating lesson plans or structured athletic programs. If no experience, type N/A.
06
Please describe your experience providing instruction to or supervising elementary or middle school age children, including the number of years and setting. If no experience, type N/A.
07
This position requires coaching across all sports offered in the Expect Excellence program. Are you comfortable providing instruction and supervision for a variety of different sports?

• Yes
• No

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