Recreation Aide (1-4) (Candidate Pool Position)

(This is a pool position, meaning applications are accepted continuously and will only be reviewed when openings become available; qualified applicants may be considered for future opportunities.)

RECREATION AIDE (1-4)

Clinton City Recreation, UT

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform a variety of duties needed to ensure the success of scheduled programs, events and activities; emphasizing participation, instruction and skill development for adults and youth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Attend regularly scheduled programs, events, trainings and activities to ensure efficient operations; set up equipment; assist in field preparation and maintenance; assure availability of program resources; ensure games and programs remain on schedule.
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  Serve as official departmental representative; mediate disputes between players, spectators, coaches and officials; control games and events. At times may need to eject players, spectators or coaches from programs or facilities for sportsmanship, behavior and language issues.
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  Answer questions and provide information to the public.
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  Educate youth and adults about the rules, regulations and policies and enforce them.
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  Provide direct leadership to participants enrolled in recreation programs, events and activities.
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  Perform the duties of official, timer, instructor and scorekeeper as required; make final determinations related to winning teams; causes and need to declare forfeitures, etc.; may make decisions regarding player eligibility; provide final/official scores to the Site Supervisor.
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  Ensure proper maintenance and use of equipment and recreation fields/facilities.
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  Provide general field/facility maintenance and cleaning; pick up litter and other items left on fields or at facilities.
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  Ensure safety and security of participants, fields and facilities; report safety concerns to the Site Supervisor.
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  Direct a Site Supervisor to participants, spectators, coaches and employees who need First-Aid, CPR or other assistance.
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  Prepare Incident Reports and other written documents as needed and return them to the Site Supervisor.
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  Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the immediate supervision of the Site Supervisor and the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, Event Specialist, Recreation Supervisors and Recreation Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provide close supervision to program participants, coaches and spectators concerning their conduct and the official scorekeepers concerning statistics of the game.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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  Must be at least 14 years of age or older.
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  Must complete all training courses for the various programs, events and activities to become certified.
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  Experience working with youth and adults.
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  Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform above related duties.

CERTIFICATIONS

None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of the methods and techniques of operating recreation programs, special events, team sports management, community and public relations; rules and regulations of a variety of sports and recreational activities; equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program; basic mathematics.

Skilled in working with external customers and members of the public on a regular basis; conflict resolution and communication skills to be able to resolve possible adverse situations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, employees, various age groups, other organizations and the public; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; communicate with the public in difficult situations; withstand physical demands required to officiate games; make quick judgment; work well under pressure; exhibit patience and empathy when working with the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work conditions descried here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Incumbent of the position performs in a building with appropriate climate controls and in outdoor conditions with weather extremes, depending on the season. Regularly works in potentially hazardous conditions with equipment, which, if not used correctly could injure or hurt others.  The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.  Tasks require a variety of physical activities, which may involve muscular strain, related to walking, jogging, running, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, raising arms up and down, etc.  Communication such as: talking, hearing and seeing is essential to job effectiveness.  Common eye, hand and finger dexterity is required to perform most essential functions and tasks.  Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. 
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  Monday - Friday evenings, weekends and holidays are required. Some early mornings and mid-day shifts will be required.  Incumbent must be adaptable to changing work hours as schedule may vary depending on scheduled events, games and activities.
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  Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing if over the age of 18.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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  While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, jog, run, sit, talk, hear, see, drive, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, feel, reach, lift 50-75lbs, grasp, blow a whistle, twist above the waist and bend at the waist. The employee may work for sustained periods of time maintaining concentration and attention to detail.  Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.  The employee is also required to be able to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing or lying down.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK

Successful applicant must pass a pre-employment background check following a conditional offer of employment if over the age of 18.

CONCUSSION CERTIFICATION

Successful applicants must pass and submit a copy of their certification within 2 weeks of hire.

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE UTAH TRAINING

Successful applicants must pass and submit a copy of their certification whin 2 weeks of hire.

MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT

Driving record of successful applicant may be obtained by the City.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicant must submit a copy of above education and certification requirements when requested.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is Seasonal, Temporary, Non-Exempt (Hourly) with no benefits.  The Salary Range is $9.75-$13.50 per hour.  Incumbents are typically hired at the minimum.