What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks and Recreation Specialist (Part-Time) (Expo Center) position at City of Sioux City?
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Our Sioux City Parks and Recreation department is seeking (4) four part-time, self-directed group of individuals to be responsible for the primary operation of the Expo Center as Parks and Recreation Specialists. These (4) four Parks and Recreation Specialists must be dependable and able to work unsupervised. Candidates will be responsible for overall activities in the facilities, able to direct and lead staff during regular hours and special events. Employees in this job classification may assign duties to staff as needed during facility usage and change duties based upon event; be responsible for reports/inventory; submit supply requisitions; log/maintain staff hours. First Aid certification is a plus. Candidates must be willing to work weeknights and weekend hours; hours may change day to day. Work hours will be up to 15 hours per week. Although this is not a full-time position, the position is eligible for our great pension plan through Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS). Our employees are required to reside within (30) thirty miles of the City of Sioux City limits which extends to adjoining states of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Please join us!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs customer service and public relations duties. Compiles and/or completes reports; incidents, injuries, financials and scheduling. Oversees assigned staff and logs/verifies payroll hours. Gives direction to staff and works with the community to promote understanding of the facility and goodwill toward the facility. Works with the public and supervises public and private-party participants. Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and recreational equipment. Performs basic cleaning and maintenance of facility, restrooms; trash removal, dry & wet mop, snow removal/salting, and litter patrol. Cleans, re-stocks and maintains floors & rugs using appropriate machinery. Makes light repairs to equipment and maintains glass and does painting as required. Acts as resource person in the facility. Becomes belay-qualified to belay and supervise climbing wall participants, if applicable. Stores, prepares, and serves food products and refreshments in a manner that meets all local and state health code requirements as well as facility rules and guidelines. Acts as resource person in the given specialty to other Parks and Recreation Specialists or leaders, and to community civic groups. Trains volunteers as necessary to satisfactorily carry out the specialty program involved. Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the position as assigned by the Supervisor. Maintains regular and punctual attendance and working hours. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds. Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must obtain a First Aid & CPR certification within (30) thirty days following appointment to the position. Must obtain belay qualification within (30) thirty days following appointment to position, if applicable.Must be 18 years of age or older. One year of related work experience including some recreation experience, leadership or supervision of staff, and building maintenance experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Our Sioux City Parks and Recreation department is seeking (4) four part-time, self-directed group of individuals to be responsible for the primary operation of the Expo Center as Parks and Recreation Specialists. These (4) four Parks and Recreation Specialists must be dependable and able to work unsupervised. Candidates will be responsible for overall activities in the facilities, able to direct and lead staff during regular hours and special events. Employees in this job classification may assign duties to staff as needed during facility usage and change duties based upon event; be responsible for reports/inventory; submit supply requisitions; log/maintain staff hours. First Aid certification is a plus. Candidates must be willing to work weeknights and weekend hours; hours may change day to day. Work hours will be up to 15 hours per week. Although this is not a full-time position, the position is eligible for our great pension plan through Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS). Our employees are required to reside within (30) thirty miles of the City of Sioux City limits which extends to adjoining states of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Please join us!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs customer service and public relations duties. Compiles and/or completes reports; incidents, injuries, financials and scheduling. Oversees assigned staff and logs/verifies payroll hours. Gives direction to staff and works with the community to promote understanding of the facility and goodwill toward the facility. Works with the public and supervises public and private-party participants. Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and recreational equipment. Performs basic cleaning and maintenance of facility, restrooms; trash removal, dry & wet mop, snow removal/salting, and litter patrol. Cleans, re-stocks and maintains floors & rugs using appropriate machinery. Makes light repairs to equipment and maintains glass and does painting as required. Acts as resource person in the facility. Becomes belay-qualified to belay and supervise climbing wall participants, if applicable. Stores, prepares, and serves food products and refreshments in a manner that meets all local and state health code requirements as well as facility rules and guidelines. Acts as resource person in the given specialty to other Parks and Recreation Specialists or leaders, and to community civic groups. Trains volunteers as necessary to satisfactorily carry out the specialty program involved. Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the position as assigned by the Supervisor. Maintains regular and punctual attendance and working hours. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds. Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must obtain a First Aid & CPR certification within (30) thirty days following appointment to the position. Must obtain belay qualification within (30) thirty days following appointment to position, if applicable.Must be 18 years of age or older. One year of related work experience including some recreation experience, leadership or supervision of staff, and building maintenance experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
