Job Description
ENIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Recreation Aide
Closing Date: 06/03/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-519
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: District Four Service Center
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 2230 N. Homerun Drive
Area of Interest: Community Services
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $14.35 - $21.25 Hourly
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Recreation Aide assists in organizing, promoting, planning, and conducting various activities, recreational
programs and/or special events based on analysis of the Community. This position involves considerable direct
and indirect contact with the public and other departments in the Community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in planning and organizing activities/programs under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator.
0 Assist in facilitating/implementing daily program activities for all age groups.
0 Assist in administrative tasks such as making copies, ?iers, ?ling, signage, and requesting quotes from
vendors.Assist in setting up and preparing equipment/ supplies for program activities/events.Assist in recordkeeping/documentation of all participants who participate in activities on a daily basis.
Assist in maintaining a clean facility and keeping all areas and supplies/equipment disinfected.Assist in transportation participants to events and activities, which includes keeping the tribal vehicle
maintained and clean.Assist in inventorying all equipment and supplies; Assist in shopping for equipment and supplies.
0 Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of facilities and equipment to assist with recreational activities.
Knowledge of recreation concepts.Knowledge of a wide variety of recreational activities for kids and adults.
Knowledge of the Gila River Indian Community.Ability to work with all ages and gender.Ability to keep inventory of equipment and supplies.Ability to record/document daily participation of participants.Ability to plan, assign and assist in supervision of activities.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
0 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Of?cials,
and the public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
0 Any combination of the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the functions of the position
is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the
application.
0 Required to a pass background check and ?ngerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must
continue to maintain throughout duration of employment. Background checks are required for positions that
involve regular contact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child
Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 US. C. Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63
and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.
- Maintain current CPR & First Aid Certi?cation or obtain certi?cation within 60 days of employment.
0 Required mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.
0 Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; Vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, Vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
Closing Date: 06/03/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-519
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: District Four Service Center
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 2230 N. Homerun Drive
Area of Interest: Community Services
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $14.35 - $21.25 Hourly
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Recreation Aide assists in organizing, promoting, planning, and conducting various activities, recreational
programs and/or special events based on analysis of the Community. This position involves considerable direct
and indirect contact with the public and other departments in the Community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in planning and organizing activities/programs under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator.
0 Assist in facilitating/implementing daily program activities for all age groups.
0 Assist in administrative tasks such as making copies, ?iers, ?ling, signage, and requesting quotes from
vendors.Assist in setting up and preparing equipment/ supplies for program activities/events.Assist in recordkeeping/documentation of all participants who participate in activities on a daily basis.
Assist in maintaining a clean facility and keeping all areas and supplies/equipment disinfected.Assist in transportation participants to events and activities, which includes keeping the tribal vehicle
maintained and clean.Assist in inventorying all equipment and supplies; Assist in shopping for equipment and supplies.
0 Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of facilities and equipment to assist with recreational activities.
Knowledge of recreation concepts.Knowledge of a wide variety of recreational activities for kids and adults.
Knowledge of the Gila River Indian Community.Ability to work with all ages and gender.Ability to keep inventory of equipment and supplies.Ability to record/document daily participation of participants.Ability to plan, assign and assist in supervision of activities.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
0 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Of?cials,
and the public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
0 Any combination of the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the functions of the position
is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the
application.
0 Required to a pass background check and ?ngerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must
continue to maintain throughout duration of employment. Background checks are required for positions that
involve regular contact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child
Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 US. C. Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63
and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.
- Maintain current CPR & First Aid Certi?cation or obtain certi?cation within 60 days of employment.
0 Required mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.
0 Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; Vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, Vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
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