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Lead and/or monitor a variety of recreation activities at a facility or for a special event and responsible for the overall cleanliness and look of the Recreation Center. Examples of Duties
Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public. Lead and/or monitor various activities in arts and crafts, sports and games. Promote neighborhood and community recreation events. Request, issue, and monitor the return of playground and athletic equipment; check equipment for proper care and use. Compile simple written records related to assigned programs or facility. Responsible for the day to day cleanliness of the Recreation Center by performing light facility maintenance and custodial duties including, but not limited to lifting, sweeping, disposing of waste, vacuuming, and washing windows. May assist, with various programs. These duties may include supervision, coaching, umpiring, refereeing, score keeping or others. Assist in enforcing Recreation Center policies to the patrons. Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times. Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations. Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of: First aid and safety practices. Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures, federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and licensing requirements. Ability to: Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance. Lead a variety of recreation activities. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Recognize, avoid, report, and resolve unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries, complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities within scope of authority. Work a flexible schedule which will include some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Experience, Education and Training: Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. Training may be required such as: American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid & AED Certifications. Signs & Symptoms of Illness. Bloodborne Pathogens. Recognizing & reporting child Abuse & Neglect. Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, the following certifications within three (3) months of hire: American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications AND Automated External Defibrillator (AED) OR equivalent. All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and potentially maintained at incumbent's expense. Competencies: Competencies include: Communicativeness Composure Customer Service Drive/Energy Functional/Technical Integrity Initiative Learning Agility Positive Impact Problem Solving/Decision Making Sensitivity Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agenda as more important than local or personal goals. It is the policy of the Athletics and Leisure department that all employees are expected to discharge their functions and roles in an effective, dedicated, and safe manner and to observe promote and exhibit the following principles: Honesty and integrity Impartiality and objectivity Accountability and transparency Leadership Rights and responsibilities Employee Code of Conduct: All employees shall report to work on time and be diligent in the performance of their assignments. No call no shows for assigned shifts are unacceptable and are cause for disciplinary action and possible termination. All employees shall maintain a high level of personal conduct, both on and off the job. All employees shall exercise the utmost care in the use of City property. All employees shall render courteous treatment to the public. All employees shall refrain from having friends and family members visit while on duty. All employees will use good grooming standards. They will arrive to work in a clean, neat appearance and in uniform. Supplemental Information
Work is performed under the following conditions: Work is generally performed in an office or outdoor environment. Duties require sufficient mobility to use standard office equipment; sustained posture in a seated position, standing and/or waking for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and climbing; vision to read and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Travel to off-site facilities. Work a flexible schedule, depending on programs needs, including working evenings, weekends and shifting assignments. Respond physically to emergencies quickly and appropriately; lift, push, pull, move, set up and remove tables, chairs, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing. The City of Mesquite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Mesquite encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Lead and/or monitor a variety of recreation activities at a facility or for a special event and responsible for the overall cleanliness and look of the Recreation Center. Examples of Duties
Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public. Lead and/or monitor various activities in arts and crafts, sports and games. Promote neighborhood and community recreation events. Request, issue, and monitor the return of playground and athletic equipment; check equipment for proper care and use. Compile simple written records related to assigned programs or facility. Responsible for the day to day cleanliness of the Recreation Center by performing light facility maintenance and custodial duties including, but not limited to lifting, sweeping, disposing of waste, vacuuming, and washing windows. May assist, with various programs. These duties may include supervision, coaching, umpiring, refereeing, score keeping or others. Assist in enforcing Recreation Center policies to the patrons. Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times. Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations. Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of: First aid and safety practices. Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures, federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and licensing requirements. Ability to: Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance. Lead a variety of recreation activities. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Recognize, avoid, report, and resolve unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries, complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities within scope of authority. Work a flexible schedule which will include some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Experience, Education and Training: Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. Training may be required such as: American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid & AED Certifications. Signs & Symptoms of Illness. Bloodborne Pathogens. Recognizing & reporting child Abuse & Neglect. Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, the following certifications within three (3) months of hire: American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications AND Automated External Defibrillator (AED) OR equivalent. All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and potentially maintained at incumbent's expense. Competencies: Competencies include: Communicativeness Composure Customer Service Drive/Energy Functional/Technical Integrity Initiative Learning Agility Positive Impact Problem Solving/Decision Making Sensitivity Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agenda as more important than local or personal goals. It is the policy of the Athletics and Leisure department that all employees are expected to discharge their functions and roles in an effective, dedicated, and safe manner and to observe promote and exhibit the following principles: Honesty and integrity Impartiality and objectivity Accountability and transparency Leadership Rights and responsibilities Employee Code of Conduct: All employees shall report to work on time and be diligent in the performance of their assignments. No call no shows for assigned shifts are unacceptable and are cause for disciplinary action and possible termination. All employees shall maintain a high level of personal conduct, both on and off the job. All employees shall exercise the utmost care in the use of City property. All employees shall render courteous treatment to the public. All employees shall refrain from having friends and family members visit while on duty. All employees will use good grooming standards. They will arrive to work in a clean, neat appearance and in uniform. Supplemental Information
Work is performed under the following conditions: Work is generally performed in an office or outdoor environment. Duties require sufficient mobility to use standard office equipment; sustained posture in a seated position, standing and/or waking for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and climbing; vision to read and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Travel to off-site facilities. Work a flexible schedule, depending on programs needs, including working evenings, weekends and shifting assignments. Respond physically to emergencies quickly and appropriately; lift, push, pull, move, set up and remove tables, chairs, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing. The City of Mesquite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Mesquite encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.