Rec on the Spot Specialist

Summary of Position

Are you looking for a great summer job? Have fun working with youth, do fulfilling work, and serve your community! Under general direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Summer Recreation Specialist, this position is responsible for assisting with the implementation of summer youth programs. The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!

Anticipated Hiring Range: $15.50 - $16.00/hour

Vacancies: 1

The Summer Recreation Specialist is a seasonal non-benefited earning position and will work up to 30 hours/week. Rec on the Spot is a staffed, mobile recreation unit that will make scheduled stops at designated parks throughout the summer engaging youth and teens between ages 5-14 in fun activities. This position is responsible for leading activities for the Recreation On The Spot (ROTS) program and summer special event programs. The ROTS program operates Monday-Thursday of each week during the summer from mid-June to mid-August. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Wednesdays from 12pm-8pm. Additional special events includes Summer in the City (June 9th, 23rd & July 14th) events and the annual Fourth of July parade on July 2nd.

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The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Recreation activities

• Engages youth in recreational activities, programs and events.
• Maintains order and assures participants are following set policies.
• Understands policies and procedures to ensure safe environment exists for all participants; maintains order and completes required reports.
• Assists the Recreation Supervisor and Rec on the Spot Coordinator with program duties.
• Attends all staff development/training programs and staff meetings.
• Reports any accident and assists with completing required reports.
• Assists with facility and program set-up and clean-up.
• Participates in First Aid and Emergency training when provided.

Builds effective relations throughout the organization through communication, collaboration, and effective delivery of services

• Provides effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies, and the general public.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Ability to:

• Effectively interact with participants in a caring, responsible and professional manner.
• Be a strong and positive leader with youth and youth peers.
• Make rational decisions based on established policy and procedure.
• Maturely and appropriately respond to any emergency or incident that may arise.
• Communicate effectively and respond with tact and courtesy.
• Maintain order and security.
• Work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Provide a level of customer service that exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience and understanding in the course of work duties.
• Relate to and work with individuals representing a variety of diverse background and cultures.
• Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self-development to improve job performance.
• Maintain and foster a work environment that supports the City's mission and values with a respectful, collaborative and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance and contagious enthusiasm.
  • Service - We value outstanding service. Our City deserves the best.
  • Trust - Trust means everything. Be accountable. Be transparent.
  • Teamwork - Teamwork allows us to accomplish more. We tackle challenges and celebrate successes together.
  • Innovation - Innovation is vital for our future. We are not afraid of new ideas.
  • Excellence - It's the expectation.

Must strive to:

• Promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.

Qualifications and Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Experience babysitting or supervising multiple children at one time.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age.
• Ability to drive a pick-up with a trailer.
• Coursework, classes, or training in a camp or recreation program setting.
• Experience working with the public and providing customer service.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Examples of lifting and carrying requirements include, but are not limited to, boxes, books and recreation equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position will be primarily located at various City parks, possibly during inclement weather. This position works independently as well as closely with others. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet, but may be exposed to loud noises during various recreation activities.

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE:

The ROTS program operates Monday-Thursday of each week during the summer from mid-June to mid-August. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Wednesdays from 12pm-8pm. Additional special events includes Summer in the City (June 9th, 23rd & July 14th) events and the annual Fourth of July parade on July 2nd.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must comply with organizational and department policies.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must contribute to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Must make workplace safety the top priority.
• Must know and practice the City’s mission, vision, and values.