What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist - Farm/Equestrian position at City of Redmond?
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Do you love animals? Spend your time working outside, gaining valuable life experience, and making a difference in your community!
Parks & Recreation prides itself on being a leader in innovative programs and parks. Do you have what it takes to be a part of our award-winning team?
Hours and Duration: Scheduled annual hours are limited to 1040 hours per calendar year. Hours and schedule may vary and cannot exceed 29 hours per week.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Recreation Specialist – Farm (Supplemental) will assist with basic animal care for the equine and livestock at Farrel-McWhirter Farm. This can include but is not limited to such work at the parks facility as: feeding, grooming, handling, first aid and routine health maintenance. The position will also clean animal living areas such as pens, stalls, and cages. Routine maintenance of Farm, office buildings, and barnyard will be required. Communicates Farm and park policies and program information to the public. May support programs as needed, such as teaching equestrian classes.
Please review the Recreation Specialist job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED
- College degree or courses preferred
- Successful passing of a background check
- Six months work experience with animals such as working on a farm with livestock and equine
- One to two years of work experience, with experience in a public setting preferred
- 18 years or older
LICENSE AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire
- Driving record that meets City standards
- Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds, on occasion
- Must be willing to obtain first aid and CPR certification within two months of hire
- Perform outside physical work in varying weather conditions
- Use small tools and if applicable, learn to operate a tractor
- Perform basic janitorial duties.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with the public and other staff members.
- Proactively deal with customer service concern
- Work independently to complete tasks.
SELECTION PROCESS:
- Multiple available openings
- Applications reviewed upon receipt
- Background report will be conducted on final candidates
BENEFITS
Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.
