Salary: $17.36 Hourly
Location : Oro Valley, AZ
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 22/23 – 00038 – A
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 06/22/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, plans, organizes and facilitates camps and programs for the Town of Oro Valley.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plans, organizes, implements, and facilitates Parks and Recreation camps and/or programs for youth, teens, adults, seniors, and/or special need populations. Trains and supervises assigned staff.
- Leads participants in Parks and Recreation activities and assists with supporting, planning and organizing said activities and events.
- Promotes and provides information to the public regarding Parks and Recreation activities.
- Completes assigned duties from supervisory staff.
- Monitors and assists in the supervision of participant safety and behavior.
- Maintains event and program records, files and attendance.
- Manages Parks and Recreation programs, activities and special events, exercising independent judgment and decision-making.
- Makes hiring and termination decisions, or provides significant input into such decisions. Recruits, screens, supervise, trains, schedules, evaluate and disciplines subordinate staff.
- Implements Department policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of instructor and program documents.
- Develops promotions and publicity materials for program activities.
- Facilitates agreements with outside agencies for facility usage for Parks and Recreation programs and special events.
- Coordinates with Town Departments for legal consultation, facility usage issues, hiring staff and programming necessities.
- Prepares and maintains budget and records, analyzes statistical reports, organizes special projects, maintains inventory, prepare and writes specifications for new equipment as needed.
- Purchases and orders equipment/supplies.
- Responds to customer service and safety issues as they relate to Parks and Recreation programs.
- Completes reports, timesheets, cash receipts, incident/accident reports, and other administrative paperwork according to established protocols and procedures as required.
- Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of activity or event planning practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of record maintenance.
- Skill in organizing and executing activities and events in the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Skill in teaching and instructing youth, adults and families.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Basic knowledge in Parks and Recreation programming preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Two (2) years experience working in a recreational or youth activity environment
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. May be performed at various locations.
- Must be able to lift or move up to (50) pounds.
- Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
Why Apply
Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business.
Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona.
The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have two (2) years experience working in a recreational or youth activity environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience? Please explain.
Required Question