Recreation Coordinator I - Community Recreation - Parks & Recreation - Ajo, AZ

Pima County; Ajo (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County's Parks & Recreation department in Ajo, AZ, seeks a full-time Recreation Coordinator I to lead year-round sports programming for youth, teens and adults. You will help participants stay active, develop teamwork, and enjoy football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, archery, and cross country.

The role requires substantial recreation experience, the ability to plan and run programs, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1,040 hours of experience in the specialized or specific recreation area (education may substitute for experience).
• OR: Six months working in recreation and at least 100 hours of volunteer experience in the 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.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, conducts and guides participants in classes, workshops, events or programs.
• Uses registration software to register participants and create reports; maintain records and communication.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of recreation facilities and monitor equipment usage.
• Maintains records and prepares reports; may handle payments via registration software.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a National Fitness Certification.

Skills

Recreation experience

Program planning

Event coordination

Tools

Registration software

Report creation

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, for a full-time opportunity to bring the community together through year-round sports programming. Help youth, teens, and adults stay active, build skills, develop teamwork, and enjoy the excitement of sports, from football, basketball, and volleyball to soccer, baseball, softball, archery, and cross country. If you’re passionate about sports, recreation, and creating positive experiences for your community, this is an opportunity to turn that passion into meaningful work! This position is located in Ajo, Arizona - 120 miles west of Tucson, AZ.

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.

• 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 instructing and leading groups of program participants of varying ages in a recreational setting.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing recreational/public programs and/or special events.
• Experience with/knowledge of popular sports fundamental skills and rules.

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.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid driver license is required at time of application.ValidAZdriver 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 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. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements:

• Action Activity - 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.

Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions will be determined by position.

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.

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