Recreation Assistant- Stewart

Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California; Nevada; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is seeking a Recreation Assistant in Stewart to support community recreation programs and facilities. Duties include transporting participants, assisting in facility maintenance, organizing events, and managing administrative tasks with a focus on safety and public service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license for CA or NV, and First Aid/CPR within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year related experience.
• Valid CA or NV driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days.
• Pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check.
• Preference given to Qualified Native American Indians.

Responsibilities

• Drives youths and/or adults in Community assigned vehicles to scheduled field trips.
• Assists in maintenance of community center, Wellness Center, Community Park, and other Stewart Community Properties.
• Oversees activities and be responsible for chaperoning participating youth for local events and field trips.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with Tribal Officials, Community Residents and the general public.
• Greets visitors, handles mail, and manages telephone inquiries.

Skills

Office practices

English communication

Professional relationships

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license (CA or NV)

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

All Jobs > Recreation Assistant- Stewart

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

SUPERVISOR: Recreation Activities Supervisor or Designated Community Council Supervisor

GRADE: NE7 $15.29 ($31,807.77) - $22.93 ($47,711.45)

Position Summary:

• Drives youths and/or adults in Community assigned vehicles to scheduled field trips.
• Assists in maintenance of community center, performs general assigned duties cleaning lavatories, vacuuming, sweeping, etc.
• Assists in maintenance of Wellness Center, Community Park, and other Stewart Community Properties. Perform general assigned duties cleaning lavatories, setting up for events, maintaining exercise equipment, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Assists in maintenance of general outside duties, watering trees, weed control, maintaining playground equipment, etc.
• Responsible for carrying out assigned administrative office duties, clerical duties, and receptionist duties for the Community Council, its programs and activities.
• Oversees activities and be responsible for chaperoning participating youth for local events and field trips.
• Establishes and maintains record of community inventory, and all administrative files, reports and records.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with Tribal Officials, Community Residents, Community Officers and the general public.
• Organizes, coordinates and evaluates a wide variety of youth activities, community events and programs.
• Greets visitors and answers the telephone system provided and directs calls to appropriate individuals, responds to general questions and requests for information from the public and Tribal members.
• Takes messages for employees and/or elected officials.
• Processes mail received and delivers it to designated individuals and causes to deliver outgoing mail to proper authority.
• Performs typing, copying, and duplication functions for Community Council and administrative office personnel.
• Prepares Community Council agendas and distributes it, prepares accurate typewritten minutes of Community Council meetings and maintains neat records of each file.
• Implements community vehicle use policy and community building use policy by receiving requests for vehicle(s) and/or building(s) use, schedules approved vehicle(s) and building(s) usage and maintains accurate schedule calendars for each use, and performs other related duties as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and one year related experience; or combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid California or Nevada driver’s license or capable of obtaining one within thirty-days (30) of employment.
• Must be able to be insurable by the Tribe’s Driving Policy.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
• Preference will be given to Qualified Native American Indians.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Ability to use general powered/hand tools, drills, shovel, rakes, screwdrivers, etc.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to operate a motor vehicle; stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, and exposure to inclement weather conditions, relative to seasonal recreation activities and work assignments. Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required and travel within and outside of the local area for field trips, conferences, and trainings.

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following:

• Negative alcohol and drug screen
• Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630
• Obtain or possess a valid driver’s license for either the state of Nevada or California within 30 days
• Must be insurable under the Washoe Tribe’s driving policy