Program Community Center Specialist

Pueblo County; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation and sick leave

Remote & Hybrid work opportunities

County retirement program

Career growth

Inclusive environment

Fitness center

Parental leave

Job summary

Pueblo County is seeking a Facility Program/Clerical and Maintenance Support worker for Community Centers. The role includes rental management, instructional activities, and safety supervision. You will assist visitors, operate equipment, and help keep facilities clean and safe.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of relevant experience, and preference for bilingual English/Spanish. Driving license required; remote/hybrid options are available.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Preference for coursework in office practices or recreational activities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages rentals of facilities: schedules, collects fees, processes rental agreements, handles special requests or complaints, answers questions and assists the public.
• Participates with center visitors in games or activities to promote community use of the facility.
• Instructs and assists visitors in safe use of sports or exercise equipment; leads groups in dancing, sports, and aerobic activities.
• Cleans and maintains buildings; performs grounds and yard maintenance; opens and closes the center; reports damage or vandalism as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Two years of relevant work experience

Successful completion of courses in office practices and/or recreational activities

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job description

Perform program/clerical and facilities maintenance support services for Community Centers operated by the Facilities Department. Participates with center visitors to promote and encourage facility use. Instructs and assist with equipment operation. Leads groups in various activities.

Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, members of the Public Works bargaining unit will be given hiring preference.

****THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS****

• Manages rentals of facilities: schedules, collects fees, processes rental agreements, handles special requests or complaints, answers questions and assists the public.
• Participates with center visitors in various games or activities to promote and encourage community use of the facility.
• Instructs and assists center visitors in safe use of sports or exercise equipment. Monitors use of equipment, machines and supplies. Knows and applies all applicable safety rules.
• Leads groups in activities such as dancing, sports and aerobic exercise.
• Cleans and maintains buildings including buffing floors, shampooing rugs, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, sweeping and dusting.
• Grounds and yard maintenance too include picking up trash.
• Sets up and takes down furniture and sound equipment for meeting or activity areas.
• Responsible for opening and closing the Community Center and reporting damage and/or vandalism to law enforcement as needed.
• Checks inventory; loads, transports, unloads and stores supplies.
• Removes ice and snow when required.
• Financial responsibility for cash handling and rental record keeping.
• Prepares weekly reports for the Recreation Supervisor.
• Maintains building, health, safety license and equipment; maintains warranty information concerning Center’s equipment. Issues, collects and maintains permission slips, hold-harmless agreements, etc. as required.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Successful completion of courses in office practices and/or recreational activitie s preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application and a valid Colorado driver’s license at time of hire required.

NOTE:

For preferred qualifications, the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.

*** Must successfully pass background check

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)