CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
Waco, Texas, United States
Recreation Programmer Seasonal City of Waco, TX 1 of 3 Recreation Programmer Management / Supervisory 5035 Physical Type # 1 Safety Sensitive Community Center Supervisor Parks and Recreation - Recreation 219 Non-Exempt PRIMARY DUTY: Under basic supervision, performs a variety of activities in support of City recreation programs for the Parks and Recreation (P&R) Department; supervises staff and assists with the supervision of individual and team sports, events, classes, special programs and recreational activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Organizes, leads and promotes assigned City recreation programs, including special adult's and children's activities, recreation and skills classes, senior services, special events, holiday productions, community activities and sports programs; sets up recreation sites and facilities for events and scheduled programs; duties may vary according to job assignment. • Organizes recreation activities, supervises program participants and enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor facilities; maintains discipline, monitors behavior and resolves issues. • Supervises the use of recreation facilities, equipment and materials; monitors program activities, assists participants in recreation activities and requests supplies as needed. • Reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities; assures activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals. • Schedules recreation venues for activities and events; purchases and allocates equipment, materials and other assets; supervises and coaches' participants; verifies equipment and facilities are maintained in clean and safe condition. • Coordinates and promotes program activities with general public and community organizations. • May act as sports/recreation leader, coach and referee for organized recreational activities; determines appropriateness of activities for juveniles; communicates and enforces rules, safety standards and good sportsmanship requirements. • Monitors recreation program venues and facilities identifies and reports conditions needing repairs. • Evaluates programs for effectiveness and participation levels, recommends new programs and program changes; tracks services provided and monitors results; compiles operational data for reports. • Supervises, instructs and trains staff, monitors work, develops staff skills and evaluates performance. • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work- related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. • Driving is essential. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge: • City policies and procedures. • Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of public recreation programs. • Purpose use and benefits of municipal recreational programs and activities. • Legal liabilities and responsibilities for recreation services staff. • Local community resources and regional community services programs. • Accounting and budgeting practices in a municipal government agency. Skill in: Recreation Programmer Seasonal City of Waco, TX 2 of 3 • Coordinating municipal recreation programs and operations. • Interpreting and explaining federal and state rules and regulations and City policies and procedures. • Developing recommendations for improvements of athletics programs and facilities. • Promoting and enforcing safe work practices. • Promoting athletics and recreational programs in the community. • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other community services agencies and the general public. • Analyzing problems, resolving disputes and grievances and developing effective solutions. • Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in Parks & Recreation, Business or Public Administration, or related field is required; AND two years of Parks & Recreation program experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: • Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. • Depending on the needs of the recreation center assigned to, may require bilingual testing and certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The physical activities of this position include: o Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. o Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. o Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. o Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. o Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. o Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. o Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. o Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time. o Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. o Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. o Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. o Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. o Finger Dexterity - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. o Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. o Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. o Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Recreation Programmer Seasonal City of Waco, TX 3 of 3 o Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound. o Repetitive motion - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. • The physical requirements of this position o Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. • The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field vision. o The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. • The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position o Work is performed primarily in an indoor setting or well-lit temperature-controlled working environment. o The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside with temperatures that may be below 32° or above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. o The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. o The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: venom, dander, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. o The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, enclosed rooms and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. o The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship. Job Description Acknowledgement I verify that I have received a copy of my job description by the signature below. As an employee of the City of Waco, I understand the duties and responsibilities assigned to me. Furthermore, I understand that the duties listed above are guidelines and will change over time, as necessary. From time to time, I understand that I may be asked to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not specifically addressed in my job description.
Recreation Programmer Seasonal City of Waco, TX 1 of 3 Recreation Programmer Management / Supervisory 5035 Physical Type # 1 Safety Sensitive Community Center Supervisor Parks and Recreation - Recreation 219 Non-Exempt PRIMARY DUTY: Under basic supervision, performs a variety of activities in support of City recreation programs for the Parks and Recreation (P&R) Department; supervises staff and assists with the supervision of individual and team sports, events, classes, special programs and recreational activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Organizes, leads and promotes assigned City recreation programs, including special adult's and children's activities, recreation and skills classes, senior services, special events, holiday productions, community activities and sports programs; sets up recreation sites and facilities for events and scheduled programs; duties may vary according to job assignment. • Organizes recreation activities, supervises program participants and enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor facilities; maintains discipline, monitors behavior and resolves issues. • Supervises the use of recreation facilities, equipment and materials; monitors program activities, assists participants in recreation activities and requests supplies as needed. • Reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities; assures activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals. • Schedules recreation venues for activities and events; purchases and allocates equipment, materials and other assets; supervises and coaches' participants; verifies equipment and facilities are maintained in clean and safe condition. • Coordinates and promotes program activities with general public and community organizations. • May act as sports/recreation leader, coach and referee for organized recreational activities; determines appropriateness of activities for juveniles; communicates and enforces rules, safety standards and good sportsmanship requirements. • Monitors recreation program venues and facilities identifies and reports conditions needing repairs. • Evaluates programs for effectiveness and participation levels, recommends new programs and program changes; tracks services provided and monitors results; compiles operational data for reports. • Supervises, instructs and trains staff, monitors work, develops staff skills and evaluates performance. • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work- related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. • Driving is essential. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge: • City policies and procedures. • Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of public recreation programs. • Purpose use and benefits of municipal recreational programs and activities. • Legal liabilities and responsibilities for recreation services staff. • Local community resources and regional community services programs. • Accounting and budgeting practices in a municipal government agency. Skill in: Recreation Programmer Seasonal City of Waco, TX 2 of 3 • Coordinating municipal recreation programs and operations. • Interpreting and explaining federal and state rules and regulations and City policies and procedures. • Developing recommendations for improvements of athletics programs and facilities. • Promoting and enforcing safe work practices. • Promoting athletics and recreational programs in the community. • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other community services agencies and the general public. • Analyzing problems, resolving disputes and grievances and developing effective solutions. • Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in Parks & Recreation, Business or Public Administration, or related field is required; AND two years of Parks & Recreation program experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: • Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. • Depending on the needs of the recreation center assigned to, may require bilingual testing and certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The physical activities of this position include: o Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. o Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. o Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. o Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. o Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. o Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. o Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. o Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time. o Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. o Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. o Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. o Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. o Finger Dexterity - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. o Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. o Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. o Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Recreation Programmer Seasonal City of Waco, TX 3 of 3 o Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound. o Repetitive motion - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. • The physical requirements of this position o Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. • The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field vision. o The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. • The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position o Work is performed primarily in an indoor setting or well-lit temperature-controlled working environment. o The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside with temperatures that may be below 32° or above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. o The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. o The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: venom, dander, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. o The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, enclosed rooms and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. o The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship. Job Description Acknowledgement I verify that I have received a copy of my job description by the signature below. As an employee of the City of Waco, I understand the duties and responsibilities assigned to me. Furthermore, I understand that the duties listed above are guidelines and will change over time, as necessary. From time to time, I understand that I may be asked to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not specifically addressed in my job description.
City of Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Pay Range $41,510 - $51,888 The City of Fort Worth is the 13th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing among large cities. Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 800,000 residents. We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. A Recreation Programmer job is available with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department at Eugene McCray and RD Evans Community Center. Are you looking for an opportunity where you can have an impact in your community? Recreation Programmers work with all ages to help fulfill our mission of enriching the lives of our citizens through the provision of quality recreation programs and services. Become part of a team that is making a positive difference individuals' lives! The Recreation Programmer job responsibilities include: Create, coordinate and market community center recreational, educational, leisure, athletic programs and operations. Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public. Maintain inventory controls and conduct surveys to monitor the overall effectiveness of center programs and events. Hire staff and participate in the training and motivation of subordinate community center personnel. Work with youth involved in the afterschool program, school break camps, and summer day camp. Heavy public and phone contact. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field Two (2) years of experience in community center service or recreational programming experience. Valid Driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: Proficient skills using Microsoft Word and Excel applications. Able to create marketing materials and experience using social media. Bilingual English/Spanish. Experience developing, implementing and evaluating youth needs to create programs that provide character development. Ability to maintain an untraditional schedule. Possess or have the ability to obtain certifications in Adult and Child CPR/AED and First Aid. Able to pass a computer literacy test at time of interview. Conditions of Employment Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only. Equal Opportunity Employer. Closing Date/Time: Friday, April 23, 2021
Pay Range $41,510 - $51,888 The City of Fort Worth is the 13th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing among large cities. Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 800,000 residents. We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. A Recreation Programmer job is available with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department at Eugene McCray and RD Evans Community Center. Are you looking for an opportunity where you can have an impact in your community? Recreation Programmers work with all ages to help fulfill our mission of enriching the lives of our citizens through the provision of quality recreation programs and services. Become part of a team that is making a positive difference individuals' lives! The Recreation Programmer job responsibilities include: Create, coordinate and market community center recreational, educational, leisure, athletic programs and operations. Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public. Maintain inventory controls and conduct surveys to monitor the overall effectiveness of center programs and events. Hire staff and participate in the training and motivation of subordinate community center personnel. Work with youth involved in the afterschool program, school break camps, and summer day camp. Heavy public and phone contact. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field Two (2) years of experience in community center service or recreational programming experience. Valid Driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: Proficient skills using Microsoft Word and Excel applications. Able to create marketing materials and experience using social media. Bilingual English/Spanish. Experience developing, implementing and evaluating youth needs to create programs that provide character development. Ability to maintain an untraditional schedule. Possess or have the ability to obtain certifications in Adult and Child CPR/AED and First Aid. Able to pass a computer literacy test at time of interview. Conditions of Employment Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only. Equal Opportunity Employer. Closing Date/Time: Friday, April 23, 2021
