City of Peoria Arizona Human Resources Department

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City of Peoria
Job Description
8401 West Monroe, Suite 110 Peoria, Arizona 85345 (623) 773-7100 Fax (623) 773-7149

Recreation Aide

GENERAL PURPOSE
Assists in the implementation of a wide variety of Recreation activities and/or programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from Recreation Programmer and Recreation Coordinator. Receives technical and functional supervision from Recreation Specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
• Implements a variety of recreation activities and/or programs.
• Assists with scheduling and implementing daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, trips and outdoor activities.
• Assists with purchasing equipment and supplies for assigned program.
• Maintains recreation facilities in a safe, clean and orderly manner.
• Ensures the safety of participants. Performs CPR / First Aid as needed.
• Assists with the record keeping necessary for the operation of a site. This may include registering participants and collecting fees.
• Communicates daily schedules, rules, problems, and concerns to affected individuals, including staff, parents and participants.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Assists with other recreation programs as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED equivalent and one year experience in the recreation field. Possession of a valid AZ driver’s license, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation *(CPR) certification. Client Intervention Training (CIT) certification within 60 days when working with people with disabilities. Ability to obtain Class I fingerprint clearance. Ability to present proof of T.B. test.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and 20 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

MENTAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills, read and interpret data, information and documents; observe and interpret situations; interact with staff, customers, the public and others encountered during the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position is subject to environmental conditions. Program takes place both inside and outside. Position is subject to noise and/or vibration.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revised: 09/07

City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100

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8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149