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Job Description
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
HIRING RATE
$17.00/hour Under general supervision of a Recreation Programmer•Youth and Adult Sports, the variable sports staff is responsible for a variety of sports related duties including, but not limited to; setting up/taking down sports equipment, keeping score, maintaining records, and general supervision of participants at either youth or adult sports leagues. The primary responsibility of the Youth Sports Staff is to provide instruction and officiating duties for a variety of youth sports including volleyball, soccer, basketball, flag football, and running sports.
ABOUT LAKEWOOD RECREATION
Lakewood Recreation, a Division within the Community Resources Department, is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work, and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability. The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Major tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities): Set up and ensure the playing area is safe and ready for use, including sweeping basketball/volleyball courts, setting up volleyball nets or basketball/soccer goals, dragging and lining softball and other sports fields, and preparing other areas as assigned Turn in paperwork and game results to designated supervisor Maintain a safe and clean environment Supervise participants on-site at all times Attend to minor accidents and emergency situations
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS
Act as a liaison between participants, parents, providers, coaches, spectators and the City of Lakewood
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received:
The variable sports staff receive supervision from the area Recreation Coordinator•
Youth and Adult Sports Supervision Provided:
None
HOURS OF WORK
Weekday evenings between 3:45pm p.m.•10:00 p.m. Saturdays between 8:00 a.m.•5:00 p.m.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Education:
N/A Experience:
Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions, including with individuals with disabilities Must be 18 years of age Experience in youth/adult programs, athletics and/or appropriate areas such as recreation, physical education or coaching is preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current CPR and First Aid certifications
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, etc. Recognition of safety concerns Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Ability to be reliable and punctual Ability to make sound decisions Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask to accurately maintain the correct information, both on the scoreboard, as well as in the scorebooks Criminal background check is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Body Positions Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop and reach in a variety of settings and situations Lifting and Carrying Must be able to lift and carry fitness equipment that may weigh up to 25 pounds Must be able to assist in moving items to a maximum of 50 pounds with assistance Pushing and Pulling Must be able to push and pull equipment to set up for activities, this may include setting up and moving tables, chairs, fitness equipment, and other supplies Hearing Must be able to successfully communicate with staff and patrons via phone and in person Vision Must be able to obtain written information from memos, letters, reports and to enter data onto spreadsheets Must be able to observe participants, instructors, and other employees
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics Must have basic computation skills for calculating participation numbers Language Ability Must be able to understand and interpret policies, procedures and regulations Must be able to communicate professionally to supervisor, community members, and participants Reasoning Must make decisions on a day-to-day basis regarding program issues and interactions with co-workers and participants Must be able to make sound judgments in emergency/crisis situations, and in a variety of situations Remembering Must remember details of schedules, program rules and policies, and emergency/crisis procedures Must retain information for purposes of follow-up with participants/supervisor's requests Maintain an attitude of consistency with customer service situations and in imparting the philosophy of the division and the department
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in several different environments including recreation centers, parks, and in the community Work involves frequent distractions, interruptions, and noisy settings Works includes consistent interaction with participants, co-workers, and subordinate staff Work requires an adaptive and flexible schedule
EQUIPMENT USED
Soccer goals Basketball hoops Various sports equipment Electronic Scoreboards Pay Range $15.16•17.73 Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
