TEMPORARY RECREATION SPECIALIST

City of Glendale, AZ; Glendale (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Glendale is seeking a Recreation Specialist for the Parks and Recreation Department. This part-time role involves assisting in recreational programs, preparing facilities, and managing reservations for meeting rooms, fields, and courts.

You will help set up equipment and guide participants to enhance their experience. Hours are up to 30 per week, including weekends and evenings, with a 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM schedule.

Qualifikationen

• Experience interacting with the public and facilitating programs.
• Ability to guide participants to enhance their experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist in implementing recreational programs and activities.
• Prepare recreation facilities and set up equipment for events.
• Manage reservations for meeting rooms, fields, and courts.
• Provide guidance to participants to enhance their experience.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Ausbildung

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reservation software

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas:

The Parks Division manages and maintains all public parks, open spaces, trails, stormwater retention basins, landscaping at municipal facilities, and Thunderbird Conservation Park. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of park and facility use.

The Recreation Division offers opportunities to enhance the social, physical, mental, and economic health of our community through a variety of diverse recreation programs and facilities. Recreation programs and events are held at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, the five community centers, and at basketball, tennis, skate courts, and other recreation facilities throughout the city.

The Role:

As a Recreation Specialist, you will assist in implementing recreational programs and activities while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and City policies. Responsibilities include preparing recreation facilities, managing reservations for meeting rooms, fields, and courts, and setting up necessary equipment such as sports gear, audiovisual systems, tables, chairs, and other recreational materials for scheduled events and activities. Additionally, you will provide guidance to program participants to enhance their overall experience.

Position Overview:

This part-time position requires availability to work any day of the week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Typical operating hours:

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, scheduled as needed

Hourly rate: $18.00

FLSA status: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week)

Work locations:

Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale Youth Sports Complex, Paseo Sports Complex, and Heroes Park

Sick Time: Accrues at .034 hours per hour paid

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

The current contribution rate is 11.98%. Contributions are mandatory and are collected each pay period.

Why choose Glendale

The City of Glendale is the West Valley's entertainment nexus; whether it's attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the West Valley and has convenient access to the101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale, you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

This position will assist the Recreation Coordinators with sports leagues/tournaments, field reservations, and recreation programs.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalency/Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work
2. Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
3. Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
4. Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Products and reservation-type software is preferred.

Ability to:

Interact with citizens in a fun, friendly, and courteous manner. Interact effectively and courteously with the public and other employees. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.