Recreation Specialist - Chandler Nature Center

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Recreation Specialist at the Chandler Nature Center. The position is regular, part-time, and scheduled to work 35 hours per week.

Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• 3 medical plans to choose from, along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue a prorated amount of paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue a prorated amount of paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with a $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,200 for part-time employees
• 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 premier 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 member will be passionate about customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone who will connect Nature Center guests with our established programming. In addition, our employees must demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with participants, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Complete administrative work to support staff, such as maintaining facility schedules and updating programming calendars
• Register participants for recreation programs and complete park pavilion rental bookings
• Responsible for gift shop inventory, financial records, vendor communication, and budget monitoring
• Supervise temporary staff and their assigned duties, such as animal care, program registration, and daily facility tasks
• Complete work order requests for facility equipment and maintenance issues
• Receive, verify, process payments, balance daily revenue receipts, record payments, and issue refunds
• Opportunity to plan and lead community recreation and environmental education programs with a STEM approach, focusing on botany, desert ecology, and environmental science topics.

To view the complete job description, please click here .

Minimum qualifications
• A High School Diploma or GED; and
• 2 years of experience in a youth recreation or adult activity program; and
• A First Aid/CPR Certification upon hire or promotion; and
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications
• Associate degree or Higher Education
• Experience and knowledge of environmental education and programming
• At least 1 year of office and clerical experience
• At least 1 year of experience in parks and recreation or a related field

This is a regular part-time position , subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment 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.Closing Date/Time: 8/4/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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