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Recreation Activity Instructor - Music
City of Norfolk
Parks & Recreation
Location
City of Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$16.25 - $18
per year
Type
Part Time
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January 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves teaching music classes like voice, piano, guitar, and other instruments to people of all ages, from kids to seniors, while helping plan and run these programs at a city recreation center.
A good fit would be someone passionate about music education with teaching experience who enjoys working with diverse groups and can handle flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.
Key Requirements
- Education or experience in music education or a related field
- Knowledge to teach at least two different instruments (e.g., voice, piano, guitar, percussion, brass, strings)
- At least one year of instructional experience (preferred)
- Valid Driver's License
- CPR/First Aid Certification (must obtain within six months of hire)
- Strong customer service skills and ability to manage classrooms
- Ability to safely operate music equipment and market programs
Full Job Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Community Wellness/Recreation Programs is seeking a Recreation Activity Instructor to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of music programming for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.
Departmental Hiring Hourly Range: $16.25 - $18.00
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:Teaches various levels of music classes such as voice, piano, string instrument, guitar, percussion and brass instruments. Develop and organize classes in at least two different instruments.
Assists with developing and implementing fee-based, music classes such as voice, piano, guitar and other string instruments.
Provide classroom management by scheduling, monitoring students, compiling curriculums, redirecting when needed and providing feedback to students.
Market recreation programs by distributing flyers and announcements to the participants. Can safely operate music equipment.
Must have good customer skills.Instructors needed for Voice, Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Brass, and other stringed instruments.
Qualifications Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.
Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources.
Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.Must have education &/or experience in music education or closely related fieldAt least one year of instructional experience, preferredValid Driver's License.CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment.
Additional Information Work Location: Lakewood Dance & Music Center, 1612 Willow Wood Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509Work Hours: Monday to Sunday; 6:00 a.m.
- 12:00 a.m.; not to exceed 20 hours per week; flexible hours will apply including weekends, holidays, and special events.
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