What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Recreation Assistant position at Town of Windsor (CO)?
JOB
The base/starting wage for this position is $15.96 per hour, which increases based on years of service/experience.Work Schedule: Monday – Friday ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., approximately 8 hours per day; schedule is subject to change.NATURE OF WORKAs a member of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division, the incumbent in this position is responsible for assisting in promoting and overseeing a variety of preschool, youth and/or young adult activities and classes.Work hours will vary with each depending on morning and afternoon shifts, approximately 30 - 35 hours per week, not to exceed 40 hours per week. The incumbent in this position must be available for trainings starting as early as mid-April in the evenings. Activities when interacting with children may include arts and crafts, field trips, swimming, hiking, gym play, sports and outdoor games. This temporary employment will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first). This is strictly temporary employment which may be terminated at any time and does not lead to regular full-time employment.Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDIncumbents work under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Specialist who manages Recreation Programing to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISEDNo supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe individual in the Recreation Assistant role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Incumbents in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive: Assist in implementing classes, activities and special events.Provide a safe and fun environment in which both participants, as well as, parents feel comfortable.Actively participate in activities attached to program.Develop positive relations with customers; provide information concerning facility and program(s) to participants and parents.Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and well-defined standard practices requiring some authority to select which methods are applicable in any given situation. Virtually all work is reviewed regularly while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and quality. Matters not specifically covered in operating instructions are reviewed with the supervisor. Unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor.Assists with monitoring the day-to-day operations of recreation center or specific program area.Provides assistance for recreation activities such as day camps, sports, games, classes, outdoor activities, and special events.Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the Community Recreation Center (CRC) or specific program area.Immediately reports all incidents, injuries and /or unsafe conditions to supervisor.Drives van or 15 – passenger bus for day camp field trips.Maintains order amongst participants and spectators and attempts to resolve disputes that arise; arrange support for issues, as needed. Provide corrective action as needed.Assists with the set up and take down of equipment for facility rentals, activities or special events.Performs other related duties as assigned.Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.? Assists Recreation Coordinator with other tasks and projects as directed.Takes initiative in every day operations. Is proactive when challenges arise.Attend staff meetings, mandatory trainings, and other town events required by program.Provide a fun, safe and supportive environment for campers to challenge themselves.Be available for the entire length of the program and demonstrate a positive work ethic.Work directly with youth in games, crafts, swimming, activities and other inventive activities.Performs related work as required and assigned.OTHER DUTIESDepending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following: The Summer Camp – Recreation Assistant position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check. Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.Assists other town departments, as necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.The physical requirements of this position are considered Medium Work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions; extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; subject to noise.The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.This position is not considered safety sensitive because the individual does not operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties. Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the Town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
The base/starting wage for this position is $15.96 per hour, which increases based on years of service/experience.Work Schedule: Monday – Friday ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., approximately 8 hours per day; schedule is subject to change.NATURE OF WORKAs a member of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division, the incumbent in this position is responsible for assisting in promoting and overseeing a variety of preschool, youth and/or young adult activities and classes.Work hours will vary with each depending on morning and afternoon shifts, approximately 30 - 35 hours per week, not to exceed 40 hours per week. The incumbent in this position must be available for trainings starting as early as mid-April in the evenings. Activities when interacting with children may include arts and crafts, field trips, swimming, hiking, gym play, sports and outdoor games. This temporary employment will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first). This is strictly temporary employment which may be terminated at any time and does not lead to regular full-time employment.Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDIncumbents work under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Specialist who manages Recreation Programing to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISEDNo supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe individual in the Recreation Assistant role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Incumbents in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive: Assist in implementing classes, activities and special events.Provide a safe and fun environment in which both participants, as well as, parents feel comfortable.Actively participate in activities attached to program.Develop positive relations with customers; provide information concerning facility and program(s) to participants and parents.Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and well-defined standard practices requiring some authority to select which methods are applicable in any given situation. Virtually all work is reviewed regularly while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and quality. Matters not specifically covered in operating instructions are reviewed with the supervisor. Unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor.Assists with monitoring the day-to-day operations of recreation center or specific program area.Provides assistance for recreation activities such as day camps, sports, games, classes, outdoor activities, and special events.Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the Community Recreation Center (CRC) or specific program area.Immediately reports all incidents, injuries and /or unsafe conditions to supervisor.Drives van or 15 – passenger bus for day camp field trips.Maintains order amongst participants and spectators and attempts to resolve disputes that arise; arrange support for issues, as needed. Provide corrective action as needed.Assists with the set up and take down of equipment for facility rentals, activities or special events.Performs other related duties as assigned.Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.? Assists Recreation Coordinator with other tasks and projects as directed.Takes initiative in every day operations. Is proactive when challenges arise.Attend staff meetings, mandatory trainings, and other town events required by program.Provide a fun, safe and supportive environment for campers to challenge themselves.Be available for the entire length of the program and demonstrate a positive work ethic.Work directly with youth in games, crafts, swimming, activities and other inventive activities.Performs related work as required and assigned.OTHER DUTIESDepending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following: The Summer Camp – Recreation Assistant position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check. Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.Assists other town departments, as necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.The physical requirements of this position are considered Medium Work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions; extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; subject to noise.The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.This position is not considered safety sensitive because the individual does not operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties. Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the Town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
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