1172 Job Title: TEMP RECREATION LEADER II - BUILDING BLOCKS Opening Date/Time: Wed. 03/21/18 12:00 AM Arizona Time Closing Date/Time: Wed. 04/04/18 11:59 PM Arizona Time Salary: $13.69 - $18.52 Hourly Job Type: Parttime-Temporary Location: 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, Arizona Department: Community Services Description Benefits Supplemental Questions The City of Chandler Recreation Division is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the part-time temporary position of TEMP RECREATION LEADER II. This is a "Lead" role for our Building Blocks Program; the ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills, be mature, yet able to relate to children while maintaining an authoritative role. Location: Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286 Work Hours:TRC M/W/F or Tu/Th 8:45 A.M. - 2:15 P.M. approximately 12 - 18 hours per week * Hours may vary depending on division needs Classification Summary: The primary function of an employee in this class is to plan and supervise organized recreation activities at an assigned playground, park, recreation center, or museum following general instructions from a supervisor. An employee in this class may be assigned to other duties in the City's Parks and Recreation Division. Essential Functions (non-exhaustive): Conducts a general program of recreation at an assigned playground, school, activity center, senior center, or museum; Leads programs for elementary school students; Uses curriculum and resources provided to assemble program content; Organizes and directs hobby, adult, youth, and children's groups; Supervises a variety of competitive and non-competitive games, stunts, contests, and instructional and classroom activities; Supervises and directs Recreation Leader I and Recreation Aide employees assigned to assist; Officiates at sports contests and may prepare the playing field and instruct participants; Issues and receives recreation equipment such as balls, bats, gloves, nets, and horseshoes; Accepts and processes reservations and registrations for individuals, groups, and facilities; Interacts with students, teachers, chaperones, volunteers and other staff; Organizes and supervises field trips; Maintains attendance and activity records, score cards, and team standings; Maintains accident, incident, and emergency reports; Makes periodic written and oral reports, including budget updates and projections; Assists with station set-up and clean-up before and after each program; May render first aid; Maintains order during activities and enforces rules and regulations; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Safety Handbook. Essential Physical Abilities: Sufficient clarity of hearing and speech, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern and dispense verbal instructions by groups of 20 or more people; Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and discern, supervise, and react to physical activities; Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate sports and related office equipment; Sufficient body flexibility, agility, and stamina to supervise and participate in outdoor and indoor physical, recreational and sports activities, and to stand/walk for extended periods of time; Sufficient ability to endure prolonged exposure to arid desert conditions, i.e. prolonged sun and heat exposure during summer months. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalency; and One (1) year of experience in a recreation environment; and Valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; and First Aid and CPR/AED certifications may be required depending on assignment; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Desirable Qualifications: Recent experience working with preschool children in a recreation environment; Experience supervising other staff; Recent customer service experience The position available is a part-time / temporary position and will serve at the discretion of the department head. The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and a MVRRS (Motor Vehicle Record Request System) check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. The City of Chandler fingerprints all applicants selected for hire to evaluate the fitness of prospective employees. The examination process may vary if determined necessary. The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.