Recreation Assistant – Flagstaff Aquaplex (Temporary) Government Job Dept-Parks/Recreation/Open Spaces/Events Full Time

Actively supports and upholds the City’s stated mission and values. Employees of this class assist with day-to-day oversight of recreation activities and programs, and performing a wide variety of customer service orientate tasks.  These positions are under the supervision of the Facility/Program Site Supervisor or full-time tenure-eligible Recreation Staff. This position may be assigned as the on-site supervisor during a scheduled event, program or shift.
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Supervisory:  This job does not have formal supervisory responsibilities; however, the Recreation Assistant may have leadworker responsibilities coordinating and monitoring the work of other during a schedule event, program or shift when assigned as the on-site supervisor.
• Budgetary:  This job does not have budgetary responsibilities but carries out day-to-day activities within the approved budget.
• Strategic Planning:   This job does not have strategic planning responsibilities but carries out day-to-day activities in order to follow the stated goals and objectives.
• Policies/Procedures:   This job carries out day-to-day activities in accordance with established policies and procedures and enforcing facility and program rules with Recreation participants.
• Compliance:  This job carries out day-to-day activities in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations as well as City policies and procedures.
• Council Communications:   This job carries out day-to-day activities in accordance with Council’s adopted priorities and direction.
• Reporting:  This job completes Recreation reports as required (i.e. safety, incidents).  This job does not have duties related to reporting to Federal, State and Local agencies.

• Keeps accurate score of games and time elapsed.
• Participates in seasonable clinics.
• Records game outcomes and/or results.
  Babysitting
• Provides care to infants, toddlers and young children while primary caregiver is using the Recreation facility.
  Gym/Fitness Floor
• Oversees safe operation of cardio, circuit and free weight equipment.
• Assists customers with using gym and/or fitness equipment properly.
  Climbing Wall
• Oversees safe operation of indoor climbing wall.  
• Assists customers with using climbing wall equipment properly.
• Administers safety training to potential climbing all participants and ensures each participant have a signed waiver.
  Athletics
• Lines courts and ball diamonds. 
• Training of sports officials.
• Performs as referee when assigned. 
• Schedule of sports tournaments or other athletic events.
• Records tournament or athletic event results.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Six months of training or experience pertaining to the assigned recreation emphasis area or participant group.
• Completion of eight grade.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor certifications (Aquatics).
• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements. 

 
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Six months of customer service experience in an environment such as retail, hospitality, food service or recreation (all positions).
• Current First Aide and CPR certifications (all positions).
• Familiarity with gym equipment such as scoreboards, basketball backboards, volleyball set-up and other equipment (Gym/Fitness Floor).
• Experience with a wide variety of sports (Gym/Fitness Floor).  
• Experience working in a health, fitness or exercise facility (Gym/Fitness Floor).  
• Previous or current exercise, aerobic or personal training certifications (Gym/Fitness Floor).
• American Red Cross Babysitters Training course completion (Babysitting).
• Previous or current certification as licenses child care provider (Babysitting).
• Experience providing child care or babysitting services for multiple children at once (Babysitting).
• Previous or current climbing instruction certification (Climbing Wall).
• Experience working in an indoor climbing wall or club (Climbing Wall).

 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Ability to obtain a First Aide and CPR certification within three months.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, split shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed to facilitate public recreation programs.
• Ability to work special events.
• Hepatitis B vaccination initiated within one month of employment and completed within one year (Aquatics, Site Supervisor, Arena Managers).
• Pre-employment background verification includes fingerprints for all Recreation employees and for Aquatics employees a drug and alcohol screening.
• Attend bloodbourne pathogen training 
• Ability to use household chemicals for general cleaning purposes.
• Required to obtain and wear proper uniforms as needed (Scorekeeper).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• Knowledge of the objectives and principles of supervising public recreation facilities and activities.
• Knowledge of recreation equipment and supplies.
• Skills in using standard office equipment and software application programs.
• Ability to organize and implement recreation programs developed by Recreation Program Coordinators, Recreation Supervisors and/or Recreation Manager).
• Ability to handle money and make change accurately.
• Ability to control and interact with groups of all ages and sizes.
• Ability to work effectively with patrons, co-workers, supervisors and the public while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to operate equipment pertaining to the assigned recreation emphasis area or participant group.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Skills in leading groups of all sizes and ages in one or more recreation activities, including but not limited to sports, new games, field trips and arts and crafts classes.
• Ability to administer basic first aide and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to read rosters and other correspondence.
• Ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages.
• Ability to lift, carry and set up tables, chairs, sound and lighting equipment, craft and art materials, recreation equipment and other equipment.
   
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting requirements vary considerably based on assignment and area of facility assigned to.  The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• There are no special vision requirements for this position. 
• Working conditions include indoors, outdoors, and heat/ cold related environments
• The noise level in the work environment is usually: moderate