Recreation Specialist/Hickiwan,AZ

Tohono O'odham Nation; Ajo (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

This position leads and oversees a recreation facility for the Tohono O'odham Nation, located in Hickiwan, AZ. You will develop and run programs, supervise youth and adults, and promote safety and health within the community.

The role includes creating program materials, assisting with after-school activities, operating a vehicle as needed, and serving as a receptionist while supporting a team focused on wellness and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Customer service excellence and safety awareness in a public program.
• Ability to coordinate recreational programs for youth, adults, and seniors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and facilitates recreational programs for youth, adults and elderly patrons.
• Supervises children in organized and informal play groups.
• Creates flyers, registration forms, and calendars for programs; maintains monthly events calendar.
• Promotes safety rules and regulations.
• Assists with after-school programs including homework support.
• Cleans restrooms, hallways, gym, and offices; handles trash removal.

Skills

Customer service

Program coordination

Effective communication

Safety awareness

First Aid/CPR readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

This position is located in Hickiwan, AZ.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, leads and oversees the activities of a recreation facility; provides assistance to patrons and ensures a safe environment in order to increase the health and wellness of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and facilitates recreational programs for youth, adult and elderly patrons.
• Supervises children in both organized and informal play groups.
• Creates flyers, files, registration forms, permission slips and other documents and materials for recreational programs; develops monthly calendar of events.
• Promotes safety rules and regulations.
• Provides assistance to children through after school programs; assisting with homework, reading and special activities.
• Cleans restrooms, hallways, gym area and offices of the recreation facility; empties trash and cleans outside the building.
• Prepares meals and transports participants to and from conferences, activities and events.
• Operates passenger van according to Nation policies and accepted defensive driving guidelines; performs safety check; records mileage and maintenance schedule.
• Acts as receptionist, answers the telephone, and disseminates information.
• Promotes aquatics and recreational activities by providing information and education regarding program services to youth, community members and various agencies.
• Provides first aide for minor injuries; promotes safety rules and regulations, reports accidents or unusual incidents to supervisor.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contribute to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and statutes governing the provision of recreational services.
• Knowledge of aquatic and recreational programs.
• Knowledge of the Nation's safety rules and regulations.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs.
• Skill in coordinating and planning recreational programs and other leisure activities.
• Skill in performing and leading various recreational activities.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining human relations such as courtesy, patience, leadership, and enthusiasm when interacting with recreational facility participants such as youth, the elderly, and the disabled.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to acquire and maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to travel throughout the internal and external boundaries of the Nation.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and one year work experience in organizing recreational programs or activities, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Must obtain certifications in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid within the first six months of hire.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and National FBI check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.