What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist position at City of Golden Valley, MN?
Summary of Position
Position Overview
This position is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and enjoyable environment for children ages 3-14. This role involves being a positive role model while planning, leading, and participating in a variety of activities, including games, crafts, sports, bike instruction, puppeteering, camps, and special events. The position offers flexibility in job assignments, which will be based on individual interests, skills, and availability, with the goal of fostering a fun and supportive atmosphere for kids in different recreational programs.
Expected Hours of Work
Typical work hours are Monday-Thursday from 9am to 4:30pm. Addition hours may include some Fridays, evenings, and Saturday mornings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
- Provide a safe, fun and appropriate experience for all program participants.
- Assists in the implementation of various activities at assigned programs.
- Provides support as needed for all participants to create an inclusive and equitable environment.
- Follows and ensures that all participants follow the established staff policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in staff training while providing input on programs, events, and services.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have employee supervisory responsibilities. However, staff will oversee programs, participants, and facility users to ensure safety, and enforcement of rules/regulations.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 15 years of age or older.
- Ability to instruct and relate with children successfully.
- Available to work June to mid-August without requests for extended time off.
Desired Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience and/or interest working with children.
Competencies
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
- Positive Attitude
- Hard Work
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Decision-Making
- Ethical
- Organized
- Problem Solving
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Employee is subject to noise, during events and activities, but generally free from additional work hazards.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone.
EEO Statement
The City of Golden Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
I understand that this job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Golden Valley and me, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
No benefits are provided for this position.
