Teach a Class With Us!

When your section has completed its last day, be sure to submit an invoice through our City website to ensure that you receive payment for instructions:

Instructor Payment Form

Please note that it is the instructor's responsibility to submit an invoice to receive payment on time.

Direct Deposit (ACH) payments are now available. Please fill out and submit the form if you are interested in enrolling:

• Direct Deposit (ACH) Form(PDF, 98KB)

Deadlines for Instructor Invoices.

2026 Instructor Payments are Net 30 Days from Submittal Date

Please note payment dates are calculated to the best of our ability. Under some circumstances, payments may be delayed.

For further assistance, please email recreationevents@santacruzca.gov.

Please note payment dates are calculated to the best of our ability. Under some circumstances, payments may be delayed.

For further assistance, please email recreationevents@santacruzca.gov.

Thank you for your interest in teaching with Parks & Rec! 

Thanks for your interest in teaching with the City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department.

The Parks and Recreation customer is looking to expand their skills at a recreational level and at an affordable price. Ideally, we are looking for classes that have broad appeal, can accommodate diverse groups of people and where folks are encouraged to have fun!

While a strong interest in teaching is an absolute “must,” we’re also looking for instructors who have a dedication and passion for their subject matter. Previous teaching experience is highly recommended but not required.

Class Fees

Class resident fees are determined by adding the Instructor's proposed Base Fee and the Parks and Recreation Administrative Fee of $23.00. Please note when setting your Base Fee, non-residents pay an additional 30 percent to the base fee plus the $23.00 administrative fee. Instructors are paid a percentage of the base fee as referenced in their contractual agreement.

For example: If your proposed Base Fee is $100.00, then the Resident Activity Fee will be $123.00 and the Non-Resident Activity Fee will be $153.00.

**Facility Rates: Parks & Recreation Facilities share a 40-60 percent rate. Virtual & instructor's own facilities share a 20-80 percent rate.

Map

To view the facility/location map, please see the Class Facilities Map.

Form

City facilities are noted with a red circle on the map.
Santa Cruz City Schools are noted with a blue circle on the map.

Section rosters are automated through our RecTrac system. Emails are scheduled for Mondays & Thursdays at 7:00am. If you would like a different automated schedule setup, please contact us at recreationevents@santacruzca.gov.

Please report any student injuries using our Accident Report Form and emailing it to recreationevents@santacruzca.gov within 24 hours of the injury.

• Incident Report Form(PDF, 888KB)