Recreation Specialist - Parks & Recreation

Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5920 - Recreation Specialist Salary Grade: 2 Pay Range Hiring Range: $17.37 - $20.41 Per Hour Pay Range: $17.37 - $23.45 Per Hour Range Explanation Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. Job Description Department: Parks & Recreation Looking for a fun and rewarding career? Start your recreation journey with Pima County Parks and Recreation! The Recreation Specialist leads recreational/leisure activities for groups of varying ages at recreation centers and selected sites. This classification may also coordinate the efforts of recreational staff and volunteer, seasonal and intermittent personnel. Essential Functions Leads and coordinates recreational, special events and sports activities for participants of all ages. Maintains close liaison with the community and provides information about recreation activities. May coordinate recreation activities and special events with social activities of other agencies. Interprets and explains game rules and organizes teams in sports. Supervises the issuance, use and care of recreation supplies and equipment. Officiates informal sports and team activities. Coordinates work of assigned recreation personnel and volunteers. Ensures safety and cleanliness of recreation facilities. Guides participants and maintains discipline. Attends meetings and training sessions. May be required to collect money, prepare and make bank deposits or process payments utilizing registration software. May be required to obtain and maintain a National Fitness Certification and teach fitness classes. Uses technology for creating documents, preparing reports, maintaining records and communication. Minimum Qualifications Six (6) months of experience coordinating, leading, or assisting in recreational, educational, or community programs involving individuals or groups of varying ages. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications Minimum six (6) months experience leading recreation activities for youth programs. Minimum six (6) months experience leading recreation activities for adults of all ages. Minimum six (6) months experience using basic computer applications/programs. Minimum three (3) months experience leading fitness or exercise activities. Licenses and Certificates Some positions may require CPR/First Aid certification within two months of hire. Some positions require a National Fitness certification within the first six months of hire. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure/certification shall be grounds for termination. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Physical/Sensory Requirements Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - none; Motion Activity - grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - none; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - distinguish colors, have depth perception, and have peripheral vision. Working Conditions Working conditions will be determined by the position. EEO Information Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pima County