A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
Basic Function Responsible to ensure that all recreational activities are accomplished in a safe and orderly manner for the Parks & Recreation Department. Assists in the development and implementation of recreational programming. Works weekends and evenings.
SALARY:
2A
REPORTS TO
Facility Supervisor
POSITIONS SUPERVISED
None
SCHEDULE
20 hours per week, varying days, nights, and weekends. General 4-5-hour shifts. Typical Duties 1. Issue passes to recreational skating and monitor/enforce proper safety rules in the ice rink. 2. Provide routine clean up and general maintenance of locker rooms and ice arena seating. 3. Clean, sharpen, and maintain ice skates and equipment. 4. Render emergency first aid to injured or stricken players. 5. Inspect facilities to detect and report damage. 6. Inform participants of facility rules and ensure that scheduled activities are enforced. Respond to patrons' questions/needs and refer to manager when appropriate. 7. Responsible for checking patrons in and out of locker rooms on sign-up sheet. 8. Assist in the setup of facilities for special events. 9. Open facilities for daily activities; secure and close facilities. 10. Assist with developing, marketing and leading programs at park facilities. 11. Perform custodial duties as assigned. 12. Operate a point of sale system, process cash, check, and credit card sales and take facility reservations using recreation scheduling software. Position Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. A minimum of six months of work experience dealing with the public, operating a personal computer and/or cash register, and handling cash. 2. Must be able to achieve Standard First Aid, Adult CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications as recognized by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) within three (3) months of hire. 3. Must be at least 21 years old. 4.
PREFERRED
Ability to have and maintain a valid driver's license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A
CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1.
Knowledge of basic math computations. 2. Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, tactful, and courteous manner. OTHER 2. This position requires a criminal background check. 3.
A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.
Additional Information
JOB CONTACTS
Ordinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous, routine public contact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
Does not supervise; many minor problems daily, and an occasional major one where supervisor is usually required for help and instruction; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
A recreational facility where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs.). This position falls under the Borough's Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.
Application Procedure:
Apply Online Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FNSB. For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206. The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.
