Congregate Meal Program Coordinator - Parks & Recreation - Ajo, AZ

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pima County Parks & Recreation Department in Arizona is seeking a Recreation Coordinator I to support congregate meal programs and community activities in Ajo. This full-time role focuses on delivering engaging recreational experiences for seniors, youth, teens, and adults through organized classes, events and programs.

The position requires strong computer registration skills, reliable record-keeping, and the ability to supervise safe use of facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 1,040 hours of experience in the specialized recreation area or six months of recreation work with at least 100 hours of volunteer experience.
• Preferred qualifications mention experience with congregate meal programs, senior services, or related community programs.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing activities and events is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, conducts and guides participants in classes, workshops, events or programs.
• Uses registration software and creates reports and promotional materials.
• Ensures safety and cleanliness of recreation facilities and maintains equipment.
• Requisitions supplies and maintains records and reports.
• May collect payments and perform bank deposits as part of registration.
• National Fitness certification may be required within 6 months.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Parks & Recreation Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5857 - Recreation Coordinator I

Salary Grade: 4

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $19.74 - $23.19 Per Hour

Pay Range: $19.74 - $26.64 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.

Join Pima County Parks & Recreation in Ajo, AZ, and be part of a team that brings the community together! This full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a positive impact by supporting senior connections through congregate meal programs and activities, while helping create engaging recreational experiences for youth, teens, and adults throughout the community.

This position is located in Ajo, Arizona - 120 miles west of Tucson, AZ.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Human Resources Department and Pima County;
• Organizes, conducts and guides participants in classes, workshops, events or programs in specified area;
• Computer skills for registration systems, creating reports, promotional materials, maintaining records and communication;
• Provide training and monitors participants and other employees in proper use of exercise, recreation and other equipment;
• Assists with registration of participants including utilizing registration software;
• Ensures safety and cleanliness of recreation facilities;
• Requisitions supplies and monitors use and care of equipment and supplies;
• Maintains Pima County property such as equipment, facilities, supplies;
• Maintains records and prepares reports;
• May be required to collect money, prepare and make bank deposits or process payments utilizing registration software;
• May be required to obtain and maintain a National Fitness Certification.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1,040 hours of experience in the specialized or specific recreation area (relevant education in the specialized area may be substituted for experience).
• OR: Six months working in recreation and not less than 100 hours of experience working as a volunteer in the specialized or specific recreation area.

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 coordinating, administering, or assisting with congregate meal programs, senior services, food service operations, or related community-based programs.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing activities, social programs, educational presentations, and/or special events.
• Experience maintaining program records, tracking attendance, preparing reports, and utilizing computer software for program administration.

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. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates : 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. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. A CPR/AED/First Aid within 2 months of hire date. A National Fitness certification may be required for some positions within first 6 months of hire date.

Special Notice Items : The County requires pr