What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant position at City of Hartford - Human Resources Department?
Vacancies are in the Department of Sports and Recreation. Under general supervision, assists, directs, and supervises recreational and community social activities. Plans, organizes, implements and participates in conducting a variety of activities. Referees, umpires, and coaches' sports games; promotes team building and good sportsmanship. Maintains safety equipment, renders basic first aid, enforces rules, regulations and maintains discipline. Instructs and officiates team sports, maintains clean and safe play environments, and prepares and maintains simple records and reports. Enforces rules and regulation of the Recreation Division; Conducts simple classes in arts and crafts; Must be available for hours of operation of the recreation centers, including weekends. Performs related work as required.
This is a part-Time 1716 union Position.
The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, a performance test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure the following:
Knowledge of: - Rules for a variety of team sports
- Other Hartford recreational providers
- First aid
- Organized games and free play activities for all age groups
- Materials and equipment needed for sport activities
- Simple crafts and of music and dramatic activities
- Officiate at team events
- Instruct the fundamentals of team sports
- Work with all age groups and genders
- Maintain discipline and to resolve minor disciplinary problems arising in recreational areas
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the general public
- Communicate orally in clear, concise manner and follow oral instructions
Open to all applicants who meet the following qualification:
Applicants must be sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of hire and a minimum of six (6) months of experience playing in a recreational or team sport, coaching or college training in the field of physical education, recreation or a related field.
DESIRABLE SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to instruct/coach, soccer, softball, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, inclusion programs, volleyball, double dutch, etc., instruct simple arts and crafts projects, music, drama, dance, martial arts, aerobic classes, weightlifting, boating, hobbies, hiking, camp counselor, or is currently certified in one of the following areas: First Aid, CPR and possession of a public service driver's license.
DESIRABLE SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to instruct/coach, soccer, softball, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, inclusion programs, volleyball, double dutch, etc., instruct simple arts and crafts projects, music, drama, dance, martial arts, aerobic classes, weightlifting, boating, hobbies, hiking, camp counselor, or is currently certified in one of the following areas: First Aid, CPR and possession of a public service driver's license.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Copy of Valid Government I.D or birth certificate
HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: Preference of a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: Preference of a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT:
In order to qualify for residency with the City of Hartford Human Resources Rules and Regulations, the City of Hartford requires that you provide irrefutable evidence that at the date of your application for employment you are domiciled in the City of Hartford.
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION.
APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve six (6) months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
NOTE: ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR VIA EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.IN ADDITION TO CHECKING YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR RECRUITMENT CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE ALSO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Salary : $17 - $17
