Recreation Aide - Picture Rocks

Job Description Summary Department - Parks & Recreation

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5957 - Recreation Aide

Salary Grade: 1

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $17.04 - $20.03 Per Hour

Pay Range: $17.04 - $23.02 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Are you looking for a fun part-time/intermittent job working in the Recreation Field? We are looking for energetic people to join our recreation team at Picture Rocks community center providing recreation programs and activities for all ages.

This position assists in the daily operation of recreational activities, including sports, crafts, and games; maintains facility cleanliness and order; provides information to the public about programs; handles cash transactions and prepares reports; and supports various recreational events and activities.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of 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 class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assists in overseeing any one of several recreation activities, such as sports, dance, twirling, crafts and table games;

• Assists in operation of leagues, tournaments, meets, and the daily programmed activities;

• Interprets and explains game rules and referees and umpires ball games;

• Keeps recreation facility in a clean and orderly condition;

• Issues receipts;

• Prepares cash reports;

• Gives information to the public regarding recreation facilities and programs;

• Shows movies;

• Maintains projection equipment;

• Tells or reads stories to children;

• Maintains attendance and other records and prepares reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the minimum knowledge and skills.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience providing recreational activities.

• Experience coaching youth sports.

• Experience working with active adults.

• Experience working in a daycare setting.

• Experience teaching classes in a recreation or school setting.

Selection Procedure :

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activty - bending; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio and behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone and on a radio; Vision - distinguish colors, have depth perception and peripheral vision.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.