What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Recreation Specialist position at City of Glendale (AZ)?
| About Us: | ||
The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas:
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| 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. | ||
| Additional Information: | ||
| Position Overview: This part-time position requires availability to work any day of the week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
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| Retirement: | ||
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
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| Why Choose Glendale: | ||
The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at StateFarm 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 the 101, 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. | ||
2. Responsibilities include supervising facilities or specific programs, setting up programs, and coordinating with volunteers
3. Assist in the programs of staff or volunteers; may plan, lead, train, direct and monitor duties related to programs
4. Perform on-site inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with parks and recreation rules, regulations and city safety policies and procedures
5. Provide a general cleanup of grounds and facilities before/after programs
6. Provide front line customer service for participants, program, tournament, and spectators
7. Maintains awareness of new developments in the recreation field and offers suggestions to the Recreation Coordinator
8. Assist in preparation of marketing materials, schedules, and supporting documents/photos
9. Maintains inventory of custodial/sports supplies and submits needs to supervisor
10. Attends weekly and monthly meetings as requested by the supervisor
11. May assist in maintaining and keeping Sports Complex fields playable during and after tournaments
12. Performs other related duties as assigned
2. Associates 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
Salary : $18
