Job Details

Recreation Assistant 1

Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for the supervision of participants in Parks & Recreation programs. This position will also assist with the organization and implementation of youth and adult activities, programs, and events offered by the department. The position interacts with citizens, community organizations, and other city staff. This position requires the ability to provide and maintain a safe, inclusive environment for all participants.

Oversee various recreation activities, programs, and events while maintaining the safety of participants and staff at all times

• Afterschool Programs - Oversee children while leading safe, organized age appropriate games and activities
• Youth Day Camps Oversee children while leading safe, organized age appropriate games and activities including daily field trips
• Youth Sports Officiate (soccer, basketball, flag football, and volleyball), field monitor, gym supervision, field setup, and assist with organization of equipment
• Adult Sports Gym/facility supervision, scorekeeping, and record keeping
• Teen Activities Assist in the supervision and implementation of various teen activities
• Senior Activities Assist in the supervision and implementation of various senior activities
• Community Events Assist in the organization, supervision, implementation, and participation of special community events

Organize and lead a variety of games and activities to school age children

Contribute to the collaborative group process

Creatively and efficiently use available resources

Outgoing and willing to take on additional assignments as needed

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Communicate orally and in writing

Interact with the public in an effective, customer-friendly manner, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and other organizations

Work independently and make appropriate decisions regarding work methods and priorities

Maintain confidentiality

Demonstrate a strong sense of personal ethics along with a high degree of professional judgment and discretion

Must be able to obtain prior to hiring:

• Food Handlers card
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Successfully complete a criminal history check.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet when in the office or moderately loud when in the field.

The demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, or run. The employee uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach up with hands and arms. The employee is required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Airway Heights employment application with resume attached.

Rating of education and experience.

Oral interview and reference check.

Criminal History check.