Summer Recreation Program - Assistants

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #50:  SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM - SUPERVISORS

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:  4

DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION:  Recreation Center

PAY CLASS:  Seasonal

HIRING RANGE:  $9.25 $9.75 per hour

DAYS WORKED:  Varied

HOURS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Seasonal, Part-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL:  Monday, April 28, 2017

JOB DUTIES

ALL POSITIONS BEGIN MAY 31, 2017 AND END AUGUST 6, 2017

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the supervision of the Recreation Manager.

Assists in creating, organizing and instructing assigned classes for a summer recreation program for children and youth.  Classes may include crafts, sports and physical activities, and/or special interest activities.

Assists in facilitating special events throughout the summer program to include, but not limited to, a bowling party, kids' dog show, and summer carnival.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, parents, and all members of the general public.

Provides a safe and healthy environment, both physically and mentally, to ensure the operation of a quality program for the children and youth.

Follows all rules and procedures described and ensures that all children and youth are aware of the rules.

Takes responsibility for the quality and quantity of the supplies, equipment and materials.

Reports all accidents to the Supervisor and/or Recreation Manager, and completely fills out proper accident/incident form.

Must be able to take charge and direct children in case of an emergency.

May help with the supervision of parttime volunteers and/or other staff.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes:  pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency

Knowledge of lesson plans and children's programming, preferred.

Ability to work well with children.

Skill in First Aid and CPR.

Ability to assist in developing, coordinating, and directing varied activities for children and youth.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel, and the public.

Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions.

Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Includes, but is not limited to:  telephone; various sports equipment; kitchen utensils and equipment;  video/audio equipment, craft supplies and other equipment involved in children's activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in inside and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

A pre-employment drug/alcohol test is required for this position.             

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

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