Recreation Specialist – Youth Center

Salary: $18.71 Hourly

Location : Youth Center 793 N. Park Ave San Luis, AZ

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2023-00031

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Youth Center

Opening Date: 09/28/2023

Closing Date: 10/20/2023 11:59 PM Arizona

ABOUT THE POSITION

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!

Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County!

As the Recreation Specialist, you will:

• Assist with, coordinate, and/or oversee recreational activities at the City Gymnasium, Youth Center, Cultural Center, Municipal Pool, and other facilities.
• Lead and participate in recreational activities.
• Provide classes as an instructor to youth about recreational activities such as sports, arts, dance, and more.
• Ability to instruct large groups of Youth.
• Communicate and collaborate with local schools, agencies, programs, businesses, and local groups.
• Coordinate training sessions and participate in special recreational events.
• Maintains discipline and safety/sanitary standards.
• Maintain records of gym usage, scheduled activities and events, vehicle usage, and office supplies and report information to the Supervisor.
• Interpret and explain game rules, organize sports teams, and/or officiate at recreational games and events.
• Receive, unpack, store, and transport recreational materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Coach sports teams at practice sessions as required.
• Perform basic cleaning and maintenance of the gym facility and surrounding grounds.
• Prepare (lines and rakes) baseball fields.
• Assist in grounds/park cleaning and maintenance as required or assigned.
• Record information about games, such as player names, scores, forfeits, violations, protests, league standings, schedules, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Possess the knowledge of:

• Principles, rules, materials, equipment, and organization of recreational activities.
• Rules and regulations applicable to sporting events.
• Safety and sanitary practices and procedures and related standards and regulations.
• Grounds and building maintenance.

Possess the ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interact with the public.
• Maintain discipline and handle emergencies.
• Implement rules and regulate the conduct of activity participants.
• Prepare and maintain activity records.
• Stimulate interest and enthusiasm among others.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years full-time work coaching, coordinating, or officiating organized recreational activities/sports.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• A valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.

Desired/Preferred:

• San Luis residency.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development –

Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position’s minimum requirements.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – Applications review will begin October 20, 2023.Candidates with the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.

The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees:

MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE – The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it’s employees which is administered by 90Degree Benefits. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department.

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) – City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System.

• Employee Contribution – 12.03%
• Employer Contribution – 12.03%

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) – LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)

• Employee Contribution – .014%
• Employer Contribution – .014%

SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE-

FICA (Social Security Tax) – Employee Contribution- 6.20%
Medicare – Employee Contribution – 1.4500%.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO) –

Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis)

1. Less than 6 years – 3.08 hrs.
2. 6 – 11 years – 4.62 hrs.
3. 11 years or more – 6.16 hrs.

Sick Leave – 3.69 hrs.

LIFE INSURANCE– The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard.

Basic Life Benefit – $50,000.00
AD&D Benefit – $50,000.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE– Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week.

Short-Term Disability – Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness.
Duration of Benefits – 180 days
Benefits Percentage- 66.67%
Waiting Period – 14 days
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00

WORKER’S COMP – Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.

01

Do you have an active Arizona Driver’s license?

• Yes
• No
• No but I do in a different State

02

What’s you’re highest level of education?

• High School
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

03

Do you possess two (2) years of full-time coaching, coordinating, or officiating organized recreational activities/sports?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you live in San Luis, AZ?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you bilingual in Spanish?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you live in the United States and within 25 miles from the City of San Luis?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of experience do you possess?

• No Experience
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 7 or more years

08

Are you a Veteran?

• Yes
• No

Required Question