Parks & Rec - Level 4

The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Responsibilities

This job level contains the following positions: Climbing Wall Belayer, Intern, Lifeguard I, Park Supervisor, Rental Supervisor, Sports Official, and Therapeutic Recreation Counselor. Please see the Illustrative Examples of Work section below for more information.

Climbing Wall Belayer – Monitors Recreation Center Climbing Wall; qualifies and records all participants; conducts belay, safety, and gear checks; works during rentals and special wall events.

Intern – Shadows full-time staff learning various operations of the department. Will be required to organize and implement one to two programs based on length of internship. Must meet requirements of University program.

Kid Quarters Supervisor – At the Recreation Center, plans programs and daily activities for children 12 and under; assists parents; supervises and schedules Kid Quarters Attendants. Must be at least 18 years old. Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.

Lifeguard I – At assigned pools, assists the public; enforces pool rules; responds to emergencies; performs activity set ups and clean ups. Must be at least 15 years old.

Park Supervisor – At assigned parks, cleans park and provides assistance to park users; supervises Park Attendants. Must be at least 18 years old.

Rental Supervisor – Supervises weekend party/rental operations and at times, Facility Attendants; works with custodians in assuring proper and timely cleaning and turnover of rooms between parties/rentals; assists with booking parties/rentals. Must be at least 18 years old.

Sports Official – Supervises and schedules Officials; responsible for training of officials. Must be familiar with rule changes and work well with coaches. Possesses advanced knowledge of sport (i.e. basketball, volleyball, baseball, pickleball, softball).

Therapeutic Recreation Counselor – Responsible for leading and supervising activities for persons with special needs; assists in planning, organizing, and conducting recreation activities for participants of assigned program; leads and facilitates activities at assigned events and programs; ensures the safety and well-being of program participants; attends training in order to gain knowledge of current safety rules and departmental policies. Must be at least 18 years old. Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.

Minimum Qualifications And Application Process

• Be at least 16 years old (or as specified); and
• Be able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays; and
• Have the ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds; and
• Have the ability to demonstrate techniques and skills associated with the position; and
• Aquatic Staff: must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard training or nationally recognized certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification, First Aid certification, and be able to pass a swim test.
  
  

Ability To

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Work variable hours
• Follow established daily operating procedures
• Assure safety of participants
• Work effectively with the public and department personnel
• Perform other related duties, as assigned
  
  

NOTE: Advancement to step 1.5 will happen at six months of employment. Advancement to the next step will be considered after one year of employment, if a minimum of 125 hours have been worked and a satisfactory employee evaluation has been obtained.

Temporary employees are not eligible for fringe benefits.

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Please Select The Job(s) To Which You Are Applying

• Climbing Wall Belayer
• Intern
• Kids Quarters Supervisor
• Lifeguard I
• Park Supervisor
• Rental Supervisor
• Sports Official
• Therapeutic Recreation Counselor
  
  

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Are you at least 16 years old (or otherwise specified)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have the ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have the ability to demonstrate the techniques and skills associated with the position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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AQUATIC STAFF: must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard training or nationally recognized certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification, First Aid certification, and be able to pass a swim test. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - not applying for an aquatics position
• Required Question