Salary: $16.93 Hourly
Location : Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Parttime-Temporary
Job Number: 2300384
Department: Community Services
Division: 4551-SPORTS AND FITNESS FACILITIES
Opening Date: 06/09/2023
Closing Date: 6/25/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
Description
Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Recreation Aide – Child Watch (Part-Time, Non-Benefited). This position is ongoing part-time temporary and will serve at the discretion of the department director.
Location: Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E Germann Rd, Chandler AZ 85286
Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position will include 4-19 hours per week, varied workdays.
Why work for Chandler?
- Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible to be used immediately following accrual and may use a maximum of 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Who we are
Community Services
The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting people to lifelong learning through community libraries to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development to making play accessible for all ages. Our employees drive every decision, every innovation, and every aspect of our department culture to make Chandler a premiere community.
Recreation
The Recreation Division champions everyday experiences that encourage the community to discover, imagine and grow. The cornerstone of every neighborhood, our innovative events, programs, and services strengthen community vitality and foster healthy, enriched lifestyles. Our employees play today for a better tomorrow.
Who we are looking for
Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with experience in a childwatch setting. Our ideal candidate is energetic, a creative team player who can communicate effectively, multitask, and apply independent judgement.
Essential Functions:
1. Assists in conducting and monitoring a variety of competitive and non-competitive games, arts and crafts, instructional and classroom activities for youth; maintains order and enforces game and program rules, regulations and policies to ensure safety and well being of participants.
2. Assists in preparing materials and resources for activities, including arts and crafts materials, sports equipment and technical requirements.
3. Assists in planning, organizing and setup of field trips, special events and projects.
4. Maintains a clean and safe environment at assigned recreation site; sanitizes equipment, vacuums, mops, and removes trash.
Minimum qualifications
• High school student or graduate; and
• First Aid and CPR/AED certifications may be required depending on assignment; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications
• Experience in child watch setting
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please
01
Have you successfully obtained a high school diploma or GED equivalency?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you hold a nationally recognized CPR/AED certification?
- Yes
- No
03
If yes, please provide issuing organization, dates issued and expiration date.
04
Do you hold a nationally recognized First Aide Certification?
- Yes
- No
05
If yes, please provide issuing organization, dates issued and expiration date.
06
What is your daily availability?
- AM only
- PM only
- Available anytime
- Other
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Do you have experience working with preschool age children?
- Yes
- No
Required Question