Recreation Aide I – Youth Program (Part-Time):

Full Job Description

This is a part-time, hourly position with limited benefits. Set hourly rate is $14.35 per hour.

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Position open until filled. First review date on April 15, 2024.

Under direction from the Recreation Coordinator II - Youth Programs and/or the Parks and Recreation Director, assists the Recreation Coordinator II - Youth Programs in supervising youth at the Cottonwood Recreation Center, Cottonwood Youth Center, and on offsite locations during programmed activities. Assists with a variety of games, crafts, special events, tournaments, and other activities as assigned. Promotes open communication with parents/guardians, enforces site rules through the use of progressive discipline, maintains and cares for site equipment and property, and follows all city policies and procedures. Recommends activities to the Recreation Coordinator II - Youth Programs. Expected to be committed to the department motto, doing “whatever it takes” for the success of the team and department, including performing other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.

TASKS:

Identify key elements and strategies for planning and preparing effective and safe programs.

Identify key class management principles, elements and strategies for planning, preparing and conducting safe programs.

Observe and develop teaching strategies.   

Modify supervision to meet unexpected challenges including dealing with participants who misbehave.

Demonstrate the ability to accommodate participants with disabilities and other health conditions.

Prevent, recognize and respond to emergency situations.

Perform rescue and first aid functions.

Enforce rules and regulations fairly and uniformly.

Answer inquiries and provide information to the public regarding daily schedule and program aspects.

Ensure the integrity of facility amenities, and cleanliness of facilities.

Document and report incidents and accidents according to City requirements.

Participate in mandated training.

Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.

Work in a safe manner and report unsafe activity and conditions. Follow City-wide safety policy and practices and adhere to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City’s Safety Manual.

Assist in other departmental programs including, but not limited to, adult sports, therapeutic recreation, youth sports, special events, and Recreation Center rentals.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Provide exceptional customer service with customers of all age ranges.

Communicate effectively with the public and other employees.

Understand youth programming principals.

Proficient in directing and motivating a large contingent of youth participants.

Represent the City of Cottonwood in appearance, /professionalism and integrity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to respond quickly in an emergency situation.

Capability to handle large groups of active youth.

Able to meet the demands of a physically strenuous workday. That involves vigorous programming.

Periodically works outdoors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 15 years of age. Must have or be actively working towards a high school diploma, or its equivalent. Must be able to proficiently demonstrate the ability to perform all tasks to an acceptable level, as determined by a supervisor, within six months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to obtain community first aid certification and CPR certification. Ability to obtain food handler’s card.

HOURS:

Schedules vary based on specific program operations and functions.

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