Teach a Class With Us!

Why teach a class with City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation?
- Registration is handled by our friendly and professional staff.
- Don't have a facility? We will provide one!
- Connect to your audience through social media and our online and printed activity guide.
- Our Parks and Recreation Department is a trusted provider of classes and programs in the community offering quality, safety and value to our customers.
Interested in reserving a park for your outdoor class? Click here to learn more and apply for an Outdoor Class Permit.
Instructor Resources
Our goal is to make teaching a class with Parks and Recreation quick and easy.
Have questions? Call us at 831-420-5273 or send an email to recreationevents@santacruzca.gov.
Planning your class dates? Use the table below, Fall Proposal Period Opens April 4, 2025.
Season |
Duration |
Proposals Due |
Winter - Spring 2026 |
1/26/26 -5/22/26 |
Sept. 12, 2025 |
Summer 2026 |
June - August TBF |
Closed |
Fall 2025 |
9/9/25 - 12/21/25 |
May 4, 2025 |
Instructor Payment Form
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 Class Payment Form
Please note that it is the instructor's responsibility to submit an invoice to receive payment on time.
Direct Deposit ACH Form
Direct Deposit (ACH) payments are now available. Please fill out and submit the form if you are interested in enrolling:
Instructor Pay Schedule
Deadlines for Submission of Instructor Invoices.
2025 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.
Due to a changeover from FY24 to FY25, check-run for July 31st is not included in the pay schedule.
Submitted to P&R by this Date |
Sent to Finance by this Date |
Approximate Payday |
February 6, 2025 |
February 11, 2025 |
February 27, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
February 25, 2025 |
March 13, 2025 |
March 6, 2025 |
March 11, 2025 |
March 27, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
March 25, 2025 |
April 10, 2025 |
April 3, 2025 |
April 8, 2025 |
April 24, 2025 |
April 17, 2025 |
April 22, 2025 |
May 8, 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 6, 2025 |
May 22, 2025 |
May 15, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
June 5, 2025 |
May 29, 2025 |
June 3, 2025 |
June 19, 2025 |
June 12, 2025 |
June 17, 2025 |
July 3, 2025 |
June 26, 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 17, 2025 |
July 10, 2025 |
July 15, 2025 |
August 7, 2025 |
July 24, 2025 |
August 5, 2025 |
August 21, 2025 |
August 14, 2025 |
August 19, 2025 |
September 4, 2025 |
August 28, 2025 |
September 2, 2025 |
September 18, 2025 |
September 11, 2025 |
September 16, 2025 |
October 2, 2025 |
September 25, 2025 |
September 30, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
October 9, 2025 |
October 14, 2025 |
October 30, 2025 |
October 23, 2025 |
October 28, 2025 |
November 13, 2025 |
November 6, 2025 |
November 11, 2025 |
November 26, 2025 |
November 20, 2025
Special schedule due to Holiday Closure; subject to change. |
November 25, 2025
Special schedule due to Holiday Closure; subject to change. |
December 11, 2025
Special schedule due to Holiday Closure; subject to change. |
December 4, 2025
Special schedule due to Holiday Closure; subject to change. |
December 9, 2025
Special schedule due to Holiday Closure; subject to change. |
TBD 2026
Special schedule due to Holiday Closure; subject to change. |
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.
Enrollment Rosters
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.
Injury Reporting
Please report any student injuries using our Accident Report Form and emailing it to recreationevents@santacruzca.gov within 24 hours of the injury.
Instructor Class Proposal - Fall 25 is Now Open!
Thank you for your interest in teaching with Parks & Rec! Fall Proposals are due May 4th!
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 an 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.
Map
To view the facility/location map, please see the Class Facilities Map.
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Class Facilities Map
City facilities are noted with a red circle on the map.
Santa Cruz City Schools are noted with a blue circle on the map.