RECREATION COORDINATOR- 20.00-21.00 Hourly DOE

The Town of Gila Bend is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Description

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required assigned and expected commensurate with the administration needs of a town.

General Purpose

To coordinate schedule and implement programs and events associated with the Recreation Department.

• Maintain a well-organized calendar of events directly associated with the Recreation Department; perform various paperwork duties related to program signups facility requests parades vendor applications scheduling shooting range etc.
• Coordinate plan and implement seasonal events and special programs associated with the Recreation Department.
• Prepare rosters design flyers for advertising purposes keep a well-maintained and organized inventory that provides highly efficient quality controls of equipment and supplies for events throughout the year.
• Oversee the office by answering telephones typing and filing taking messages and providing information.
• Assist in areas as needed and directed by the Recreation Manager at a variety of events and work areas including town pool managing special projects and special events concession stand officiate at games supervision of lifeguards and others as assigned by the Manager.
• Supervise Special Events Staff and some volunteers directed by the Recreation Manager.
• Be able and willing to work 40 hours per week workweek Saturday through Sunday.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED required
• Will be required to work several holidays and weekend events including Butterfield Stage Days Christmas Season Easter Memorial Day 4th of July and others as needed. Also must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Public Sector experience preferred but not required. Any combination of experience and training comparable to two years experience in work with public contact preferred.
• Ability to drive a ten-passenger van a plus.

Must be able to work with a variety of people from very wide range of backgrounds must be very organized. Must obtain CPR certificate and fingerprint clearance card immediately upon hire.

Any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job may be substituted for evaluation at the discretion of town management.

Skills required: Knowledge and ability to implement the following:

• Excellent phone etiquette and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of calls visitors and tasks professionally and time efficiently.
• Punctual and dependable with excellent attendance.
• Knowledge Experience and Proficiency of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in order to meet deadlines.
• Must have a valid Arizona Drivers License with a clean driving record.

Performance Aptitudes

Physical Ability: Normal demand as associated with an office environment. High demand of physical activity is required when working with special events and directly working with recreational activities such as the pool and officiating. Controlled environment while working in the office. Also must work in the elements (including cold and extreme heat) while working with special events and when directly working with the daily events associated with recreation.

Project Management: Tasks require the ability to schedule coordinate and manage various projects of varying degrees of difficulty size and complexity.

Equipment Machinery Tools and Materials: Multi-line telephone system computer copier and other standard office equipment drive a 10-passenger van P/A system and other equipment associated with the Recreation department as needed.

Social and Interpersonal Communication Skills: Position requires professional social and interpersonal communication skills requiring significant internal and external interaction.

Benefits

All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check. All applicants must pass a 6 month probationary period. Benefits to start approximately 30 days after hire date.

• Full time positions (minimum 40 hours per week) accrue vacation leave per year as follows:
  • Months 0 to 23-10 days of vacation leave per year (6.67 hours/per month)
  • Months 24 to 60-15 days of vacation leave per year (10 hours/month)
  • Months 60-20 days of vacation leave per year (13.34 hours/month)
• Full time positions (minimum 40 hours per week) accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year.
• Full time positions (minimum 40 hours per week) and authorized part time positions (minimum 30 hours per week) accrue 10 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. Holidays include New Years Day Presidents Day Independence Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Christmas Eve Day One Floating Holiday of the employees choice.
• Paid employee life insurance AD&D short and long-term disability benefits for full time positions (minimum 40 hours per week).
• Retirement Benefits for full time positions (minimum 40 hours per week).

Application Procedure

Please submit the following by mail e-mail or fax:

(1) Resume (with Work History for the past 5 years)

(2) Cover Letter

(3) Three (3) Work Related References

Questions should be directed to Alexis Fernandez Interim Town Clerk.

By Fax By Mail By E-Mail

Alexis Fernandez Alexis Fernandez Alexis Fernandez

Town of Gila Bend Town of Gila Bend Interim Town Clerk

PO Box A

Gila Bend AZ 85337

Required Experience:

IC