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City Of Glenwood Springs Program Assistant in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
POSITION SUMMARY: Position is responsible for numerous duties in relation to the recreational offerings of the Parks & Recreation Department and the Community Center. This includes sports, special events, leagues and tournaments, field trips, arts and crafts, outdoor activities and community center facilities. Responsible for the production of a quality recreational product ensuring the health and well-being of the program participants and that their needs are being met, including, but not limited to; participant supervision, instruction, program production, and facility maintenance.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Community Recreation Supervisor DIRECT REPORTS ASSIGNED: 0; non-supervisory position JOB LOCATION: Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Part-time HOURS: Not to exceed 28 hours per week. Schedule is flexible with morning and afternoon hours and some weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Helps plan, develop, recommend and implement recreational programming. 2. Seeks out feedback and community input. 3. Work may include on-site participant supervision, leading of activities and assisting the recreation leader. 4. Maintains records on program enrollment and makes suggestions for future program improvements. 5. Inventory and manages the storage of appropriate program supplies. 6. Provides information regarding material needs to run a quality program to Recreation Supervisor. 7. Prepares daily material needs and program supplies.
OTHER DUTIES: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CORE COMPETENCIES: Must be familiar with general information regarding all Parks and Recreation offerings and policies. Must be familiar with or able to be taught copying, filing and other office duties. Must be able to multi-task and be willing to be exposed to many different parks & recreation duties and to as many aspects of agency operations as possible. Possess the desire and ability to produce a quality for the citizens of the community. Demonstrate strong customer service skills and be able to meet and serve the public effectively. Ability to work independently, use good judgment, take responsibility, diplomatically respond to and handle problems. Be an effective leader and role model. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with other staff members, parents and participants in English; both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS: Necessary: Must be 14 years of age or older. If under the age of 16 years, may only work until 9:30pm during the school year. CPR and First Aid Certification are required within 30 days of employment.
NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Due to the program nature, the position will frequently require strenuous physical activity including: program participation and set-up, equipment loading and unloading, lifting children, knelling, squatting, crouching, stooping and walking.
Lifting: 10 to 40 pounds frequently 40 to 75 pounds occasionally Carry: 10 to 40 pounds frequently 40 to 75 pounds occasionally Push/ Pull: 10 to 40 pounds frequently 40 to 75 pounds occasionally Balance: frequently Bend/ Stoop: frequently Twist: frequently Squat/ Crouch: frequently Kneel: frequently Crawl: occasionally Walk: frequently