6242 - Neighborhood Recreation Center Coordinator (Robles Ranch)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

This position, requiring evening, weekend and rotating shifts, is in the Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department.

Salary Grade: 41

Coordinates recreation activities and staff at a Pima County recreation facility offering extensive recreational programs.

Site Location:
Robles Ranch Community Center, 16150 W. Ajo Highway, Tucson, AZ 85735.

Please note: All new hires (and promoted employees) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, within 30 days of hire. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located on-line. For new hires (and promoted employees) hired after October 1, 2021, the applicant must have a full set of COVID-19 vaccines, by the effective date of hire. Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Monitors recreation programs, staff, facilities and equipment;
Directs, develops and coordinates recreation activities;
Organizes teams in a variety of sports, transports teams to games and may officiate at recreational games;
Coordinates recreation programs with social programs of other agencies as appropriate;
Handles public inquiries and problems and provides information concerning recreation policies;
Organizes and conducts field trips, special events and activities for community members;
Leads, trains and schedules recreation personnel at a recreation facility;
Ensures security and safety of recreational programs and facilities;
Maintains records and prepares reports;
Prepares brochures, advertisements, flyers and informational materials related to available programs and activities;
Attends meetings, training sessions, craft fairs and/or community events;
Collects money and makes deposits.

Depending upon the assigned recreation facility, some positions may:
Prepare and monitor facility budgets;
Supervise staff;
Develop and instruct specialized classes, activities and/or programs;
Coordinate and monitor intergovernmental and miscellaneous agreements;
Order equipment and supplies and track expenditures.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:

• principles, rules, and organization of a wide variety of play and recreation activities;
• facilities, materials, and equipment available for various recreational activities;
• first aid and lifesaving techniques;
• recreation programs of private organizations and public jurisdictions in the community.

Some positions may require knowledge of budget preparation/monitoring and supervision of staff.

Skill in:

• communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
• selecting recreation activities suitable to individual and group interests, needs and capacities;
• stimulating interest and enthusiasm among others;
• maintaining discipline;
• organizing, coordinating and leading the work of others;
• administering First Aid and CPR and handling emergency situations.

Some positions may require skill in budget preparation/monitoring and supervising staff.
Minimum Qualifications

Two years of recreation-related experience; or an equivalent combination of training, experience, or education from an accredited school.

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:

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Two (2) years of experience programming for various populations in a recreational, child care, social service or educational setting.
2. Two (2) years of experience supervising staff.
3. Two (2) years of experience communicating with internal and external customers and the public through memos, reports, emails, presentations, etc.
4. Eighteen (18) months experience working with Microsoft Office or MAC products and applications, recreation registration software, electronic timekeeping programs, or other computer software applications.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Current First Aid/CPR certifications. 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 Service's review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions within this classification may require a current Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Clearance Card in order to work with vulnerable adults and children at the time of application. The DPS Clearance Card may be required as a condition of continued employment. In positions requiring a DPS Clearance Card, failure to maintain a current DPS Clearance Card shall be grounds for termination.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. All new hires (and promoted employees) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, within 30 days of hire. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located on-line. For new hires (and promoted employees) hired after October 1, 2021, the applicant must have a full set of COVID-19 vaccines, by the effective date of hire.