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.