What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Recreation Aide (On-Call) position at City of Tigard?
The City of Tigard's Recreation Department will currently recruiting for a Senior Recreation Aide (On-Call) to join their team. This position will provide assistance to the Recreation Coordinator in hosting, planning, implementing, promoting, and evaluating recreation programs, classes, and special events.
Provides assistance for a wide range of duties such as responding to requests for information, hosting programs, assisting customers with registration, and accommodating special needs and program planning. While there is a range of Recreation Services in Tigard, this position will focus primarily on leading our youth day camps. Each day camp consists of games, crafts, nature exploration, canoeing and swimming.
The City of Tigard values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are committed to building a workforce of diverse voices to impact decision making, drive growth, and better serve our community. We strongly encourage those wanting to work with and serve diverse populations to apply.
Important: Please review the Senior Recreation Aide classification for essential functions and job duties.
This is an active classification in which standing in and moving between work areas is required. The position requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, vision to read printed materials, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and before groups. Finger dexterity is needed operate standard office equipment including a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and reach. Employees will lift, carry, push, and pull recreation items and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Management is receptive to receiving requests from employees for accommodations related to disability, will engage in the interactive process with employees who make such requests and, where accommodation is needed and reasonable, is committed to providing accommodation, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform the essential functions of the position, may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Schedule: It is dependent on camps (days/times) a more detailed schedule will be at a later date but tentative schedule/hours will look like this: 20-30 hours per week (Sunday-Saturday) General season is: June – August but can start sooner.
How to apply:
We do not accept applications that are emailed. We encourage you to apply online by the closing date/time. This position is open until filled.
IMPORTANT: In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.
Provides assistance for a wide range of duties such as responding to requests for information, hosting programs, assisting customers with registration, and accommodating special needs and program planning. While there is a range of Recreation Services in Tigard, this position will focus primarily on leading our youth day camps. Each day camp consists of games, crafts, nature exploration, canoeing and swimming.
The City of Tigard values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are committed to building a workforce of diverse voices to impact decision making, drive growth, and better serve our community. We strongly encourage those wanting to work with and serve diverse populations to apply.
Important: Please review the Senior Recreation Aide classification for essential functions and job duties.
- Assists with special event and activity logistics including volunteer coordination, setup, break down, and cleanup.
- Accepts registration information, prepares rosters, collects a variety of payments, and makes change.
- Leads program participants, including children and adults, in a variety of recreational activities.
- Performs customer service functions including providing information about programs, rules, and regulations through communication over the telephone, in person, and in written form.
- Distributes program marketing materials.
- Ensures the safety of program participants.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, program participants, and the general public.
- Complies with applicable city, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; follows and maintains knowledge of all city policies and procedures.
- Observes safe work methods; reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to supervisor and follows prescribed policies for safety.
- Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with staff and community; acts and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
This is an active classification in which standing in and moving between work areas is required. The position requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, vision to read printed materials, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and before groups. Finger dexterity is needed operate standard office equipment including a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and reach. Employees will lift, carry, push, and pull recreation items and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Management is receptive to receiving requests from employees for accommodations related to disability, will engage in the interactive process with employees who make such requests and, where accommodation is needed and reasonable, is committed to providing accommodation, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform the essential functions of the position, may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a customer service or recreation setting.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Basic First Aid and CPR, must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire date
Schedule: It is dependent on camps (days/times) a more detailed schedule will be at a later date but tentative schedule/hours will look like this: 20-30 hours per week (Sunday-Saturday) General season is: June – August but can start sooner.
How to apply:
We do not accept applications that are emailed. We encourage you to apply online by the closing date/time. This position is open until filled.
IMPORTANT: In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.
Salary : $17 - $22