What are the responsibilities and job description for the River District Host (Seasonal) position at City of Grand Junction?
About the Position:
The River District spans from Riverside Park to Eagle Rim Park. Amenities in this district include park shelters, playgrounds, a splash park, bicycle park, a disc golf course, the Amphitheater, the River Park, the Butterfly Pond and a boat ramp. The focus of the River District Host is to provide excellent customer service while caring for some of the amenities so that park users have a clean and safe experience.
About Grand Junction Parks and Recreation:
The recreation division offers a variety of programs for all ages. We have sports leagues for youth and adults, as well as a variety of camps, recreation programs, and aquatics offerings. Come join a dynamic team that helps create life-enriching experiences for all participants in our many programs.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
- Turn the Splash Park on and off daily
- Do chemical tests of the Splash Park to ensure it is safe to operate
- Add chemicals to the Splash Park system as needed
- Monitor the operation of the Splash Park and notify the appropriate staff if issues arise
- Monitor the usage of the Splash Park
- Monitor trash and replace bags as needed along the whole River District
- Monitor restrooms in the River District; restock supplies if needed, address issues if they arise
- Monitor the River Park; give information and rules to users
- Perform related work as required
This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
- Must be available to work May through September
- Must be able to work outside
- Has the ability to be flexible with tasks and duties during a shift
- Enjoys interacting with customers of all ages, backgrounds, and personalities
- Treats everyone with respect
- Has the ability to work independently
- Takes appropriate initiative
- Timely follow through on commitments
- Projects and maintains a positive image always
- Provides consistent high-quality service
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
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