Roving Monitor (Temporary/Part -Time)

Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is hiring County-Wide Rovers to work indoors and outdoors in an exciting, fast-paced, and multi-faceted environment. DPR is seeking to fill multiple temporary, part-time positions that offer flexible work hours in a year-round program. The Rovers are responsible for operations of indoor and outdoor facilities located within County Community Centers, County Parks, and/or at Arlington Public School properties.

Specific Duties Include:

• Driving a County vehicle to multiple sports events and facilities to ensure events and activities are a safe and positive experience;
• Providing reliable information to the public about events and recreational programs offered at the facility, field and throughout Arlington County;
• Utilizing multiple technology devices to enter time, check County e-mail account, and map various park and facility locations;
• Monitoring activities at multiple facilities such as special events, leagues, rentals and other programs/services;
• Providing support to County Facility Monitors located on fields, in parks, and at Community Centers;
• Performing light cleaning of the facility, grounds, and assigned vehicles;
• Moving equipment from one location to another;
• Collecting attendance data, game reports and use reports;
• Completing Incident/Accident Reports; and
Setting up and taking down events and fields based on programmatic needs.

The ideal candidate is responsible, self-motivated, a team player, and one who enjoys working with a culturally diverse population. We are looking for candidates who are reliable and able to work flexible work hours, make good decisions, may aid in supervision of other staff, possess excellent customer service skills, and can resolve conflicts and issues at the facilities or on the fields. The employee will be active at all times, engaging with the public, providing oversight to activities in the facility, and enforcing County policies, rules, and safety regulations.

Minimum : High school diploma or a GED certificate and one year of experience in facility monitoring or related duties in a recreational program.

Desirables: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Providing direct customer service to the public;
• Utilizing multiple technology devices to include computers, IPads, and cell phones; and
Resolving and assisting with conflict resolution.

Special Requirements:

The employee will be driving a county vehicle and must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of official driving record.

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and favorable review of applicant's driving record.

The employee must pass the County's Defensive Driving course and must possess or obtain the following certifications/training: Adult CPR, Child CPR, First Aid and AED training.

If appointed to the position, the employee will wear an assigned uniform and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Some positions may require walking or standing for long periods of time.

Additional Information:

Work hours: Part-time (up to 40 hours a week) and shifts are 7 to 8 hours. Typical shift schedules are weekdays 7:00am - 2:00pm and weekends 7:30am - 4:00pm or 4:00pm - 11:00pm. These schedules are subject to change with little or no notice based on business needs.

Work Locations: Various Arlington Parks, Community and Fitness Centers, and Arlington Public Schools.

This is a temporary occasional position. Employee is eligible for sick leave.

Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and required for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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