Recreation Leader III

Salary: $21.86 Hourly
Location : Queen Creek AZ 85142, AZ
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2025 - 04 - Rec Leader III
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/:59 PM Arizona

Description

HIRING EVENT (MULTIPLE VACANCIES)
Shifts Needed:
Morning availability 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (1 vacancy)
Mid availability 10-4 (2 vacancies)
Closing availability 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (1 vacancy)

Interviews will be taking place Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Once you have completed the application, if timeslots are still available, you will be offered an on-site interview. Tentative start date end of April 2025/early May 2025.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
This is the third level in a broad recreation series. Incumbents are responsible for overseeing activities of average difficulty at an assigned recreation center, community center, recreation site, or program. Generally, incumbents perform assigned tasks independently and are responsible for a recreation site or program during their assigned shift. Under general supervision, employees monitor and implement recreation activities and are required to exercise initiative and independent judgment in planning, organizing, and conducting activities. Work schedules vary and typically require working during the evenings, weekends, and holidays.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from the Recreation Leader I and II classifications by the incumbents leading other part-time staff during recreation events and programs, training, and overseeing recreation activities. This classification will act as the manager on duty of an assigned recreation facility/site and requires strong leadership and a comprehensive understanding of recreational programming. Depending on the assignment, a Recreation Leader III reports to a full-time staff member.
Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.

• Performs the essential functions of a Recreation Leader I and II.
• Provides guidance and assists in the training and supervision of Recreation Leaders I/II and volunteers. Implements age and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Serves as the Manager on Duty for designated sites/facilities.
• Oversees site operations, including opening and closing procedures, equipment setup, and facility maintenance.
• Supervises on-site staff, providing guidance, direction, and support as needed.
• Maintains accurate administrative records including but not limited to daily attendance, participant emergency information, accident reports, and medication logs. Prepares program reports as needed.
• Develops, organizes, and supervises recreational activities.
• Oversees a wide variety of recreation activities held simultaneously at single and multiple park or recreation sites.
• Provides and maintains written correspondence including attendance, activity, and financial records; manages multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)
Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Arizona drivers license.
• High School Diploma or GED, and a minimum of two (2) seasons as a Recreation Leader II or two (2) years of experience in sports, recreation or youth activities, retail or restaurant management or lead responsibilities, or related experience; or, an equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (completed within 30 days of hire date)

• First Aid;
• CPR/AED

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Recreation sports programs, youth activities and rule interpretation.
• Planning, organizing and problem solving.
• Equipment and supplies used in youth and adult sports, games and activities.
• First aid methods and necessary safety precautions used in recreation programming.

SKILLS

• Providing courteous and efficient service to the public and in responding to inquiries, complaints and requests in a fair, tactful and firm manner.
• Supervising multiple gams and activities simultaneously.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating basic computer programs.
• Ability to write reports and fill out forms.
• Using critical thinking and judgement while assessing situations.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an "X"
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.XMedium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
CFORNContinuouslyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever2/3 or more time1/3 to 2/3 of timeUp to 1/3 time Physical DemandBrief DescriptionCFORNStandingCommunicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties
X
SittingDesk work

X

WalkingTo other departments/offices/office equipment

X

LiftingSupplies, files

X

CarryingSupplies, files

X

Pushing/PullingFile draws, tables and chairs

X

ReachingFor supplies, for files
X
HandlingPaperwork
X
Fine DexterityComputer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipmentX
KneelingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
CrouchingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
CrawlingUnder equipment
X
BendingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

TwistingFrom computer to telephone, getting inside vehiclesX
ClimbingStairs, step stool
X
BalancingOn step stool
X
VisionReading, computer screen, drivingX
HearingCommunicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipmentX
TalkingCommunicating with co-workers and public and on telephoneX
Foot ControlsDriving

X

Other (Specify)
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:
Standard office equipment such as computer, monitor, keyboard, printers, copy machines, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
DWMSNDailySeveral Times Per WeekSeveral Times Per MonthSeasonallyNeverHealth & Safety FactorsDWMSNHealth & Safety FactorsDWMSNMechanical Hazards
XRespiratory Hazards
XChemical Hazards
XExtreme Temperatures
X
Electrical Hazards
XNoise and Vibration
XFire Hazards
XWetness/Humidity
XExplosives
XPhysical Hazards
XCommunicable Diseases
X

Physical Danger or Abuse

X
Other (Specify Below
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Equipment used during lifesaving measures; gloves, face masks, etc. when cleaning blood borne pathogens or administering CPR/first aid.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
CFORNContinuouslyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever2/3 or more time1/3 to 2/3 of timeUp to 1/3 time Description of Non-Physical DemandsCFORNTime Pressure
X
Emergency Situation
X
Frequent Change of Tasks

X

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

X

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
X
Tedious or Exacting Work
X
Noisy/Distracting Environment

X

Other (Specify Below)
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
XOffice Environment
Warehouse
ShopXRecreation/Neighborhood Center
VehicleXOutdoors
Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field/Outdoors
Other (Specify Below)
As of July 1, 2017, Part-time employees will accrue 1 hour of paid sick time per 30 hours of work.
Part-time employees working under 20 hours/week are not eligible for ASRS pension plan.
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Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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