Position Description

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Assists in overseeing any one of a number of recreation activities, such as sports, dance, twirling, crafts and table games;
Assists in operation of leagues, tournaments, meets, and the daily programmed activities;
Interprets and explains game rules and referees and umpires ball games;
Keeps recreation facility in a clean and orderly condition;
Issues receipts;
Prepares cash reports;
Gives information to the public regarding recreation facilities and programs;
Shows movies;
Maintains projection equipment;
Tells or reads stories to children;
Maintains attendance and other records and prepares reports.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:

• game rules, crafts, and sports;
• first aid;
arithmetic and simple bookkeeping.Skill in:
• maintaining discipline;
• working harmoniously with large or small groups;
• making routine and simple computations accurately;
• operating and maintaining projection equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the minimum knowledge and skills.

• Experience instructing and leading groups of program participants of varying ages in a recreational setting.
• Experience with/knowledge of playground and/or group games.
• Experience interpreting and explaining game rules, as well as refereeing ball games.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZdriver 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.
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.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.