Program Instructor Application - October 2026

The City of Avondale Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department is seeking independent contractors to serve as program instructors for a variety of seasonal recreational, educational, and fitness classes. Contractors will design, market, and deliver programs using city facilities, handle registration through the CivicRec system, and receive 70 % of the program’s net revenue. The agreement is non‑competitive, open year‑round, and requires compliance with background checks, CPR/First‑Aid certification, insurance, and City policies. Contractors must submit a detailed program proposal, outline, and fee structure, and they will be responsible for all program‑related costs (supplies, marketing, staffing). The City provides promotional support (RAVE guide, email blasts, website listings, social media) but retains a 30 % administrative fee on instructor earnings. • Open to any qualified individual or business that can provide youth‑oriented recreation or educational classes. • Programs run in three seasonal windows (Winter/Spring, Summer, Fall/Winter) with proposal deadlines in early September, January, and May respectively. • Instructors must be 18 + (assistants 16 +), hold current CPR/First‑Aid certification, pass background/fingerprint checks, and carry required insurance. • Compensation is revenue‑share: 70 % of participant fees after City’s 30 % administrative markup. • No fixed contract term; duration aligns with the selected program season (typically a few months). • Contractors manage all class logistics, attendance, evaluation, and incident reporting.