Recreation Aide

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CLASS SUMMARY
Do you enjoy meeting and working with new people and various populations? Come be a part of Spokane Parks and Recreation's team. A Recreation Aide will help lead and plan activities for children and adults of all abilities in and around the Spokane area. A successful candidate must have the ability to adapt to changes on the job as well as strong work ethic. Our office can vary from day to day whether we are doing clerical administration duties to field work, including setting up for a program or facilitating a class/league.
Schedule is 40 hours per week, with evenings and weekend duties on occasion.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS
This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Essential duties and responsibilities vary depending on the particular recreation activities or programs to which assigned and may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists in a variety of programs and may lead and facilitate youth and adult outdoor recreation activities such as: kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, bicycle tours, private tours and outdoor special events.
Assists in administrative duties to run athletic and outdoor programs as assigned by the program's direct supervisor.
Assists with field allocations for community group users by keeping records, data entry, and communication to maintenance staff on field needs.
Sets up recreation programs with needed equipment and checking out of equipment to participants. Maintains inventory of a variety of recreation equipment and supplies.
Corresponds with the public via email and phone on activity information and preparation. Communicates with Marketing and Communications on promotional posts and announcements of scheduled activities.
May serve as host for special events/rentals and coordinate related activities or officiate recreational sports activities.
Maintains activity records, such as class rosters and attendance records, and provides reports as required.
Assists with or leads group activities which require more than one staff, performing a variety of tasks.
Operates a passenger van transporting program participants to various locations.
Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Open Entry Requirements:
( Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply. )
Education : High school diploma or equivalent; AND
Experience : One year of experience providing leadership and support to an organized community recreation program; OR
Substitution : Successful completion of study at an accredited college or university that included at least 6 semester or 9 quarter credit hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., physical education, arts and crafts, intramural sports, etc.).
Licenses : Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
EXAMINATION DETAILS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.
Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), with scoring weight assigned as follows:
T&E 100%
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION DETAILS
The T&E evaluation consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. You may preview the questions online in the tab marked QUESTIONS
on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.
Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications as posted on the job announcement.
Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
See Resume or See above, etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
TIP:
It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.
Closing Date/Time: 2022-02-28
Job Address
Spokane
Washington
United States
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CITY OF SPOKANE, WA
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About City of Spokane
The City of Spokane has about 2,000 employees and operates a Mayor-Council, or “strong mayor,” form of government. The Mayor
is the head of the executive branch, similar to the governor's role at the state level and the President's role at the federal level. The City Administrator, meanwhile, serves in the capacity of the City's chief operating officer. The other key elected members in our government are the seven members of the City Council
, who make up the legislative branch of the City's government.
The Spokane community is nestled in the stunning inland Pacific Northwest and known for its natural beauty, entertainment, award winning K-12 schools and world class colleges and universities. Spokane’s vibrant downtown features a rich food scene and a plethora of breweries and wineries. Spokane has all the perks of a big city, without the big city inconveniences.
With four distinct seasons, the outdoor actives are limitless. There are 76 lakes within 50 miles of Spokane and 5 ski resorts within 2 hours. We have 86 parks and 7 public golf courses, as well as 12 conservation areas within 10 miles of downtown. With an average commute time of 19 minutes, Spokane locals spend less time commuting and more time living. Our community has 29 unique neighborhoods and is truly one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Spokane is a great place to live and play. Learn more about our city, here
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