This is a non-exempt, part-time position, limited to 1300 hours annually, under supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and/or Coordinator. Staff is responsible for participants in the program area and the preparation/planning and implementation at the site as assigned to include, but not limited to enforcing rules and regulations while engaging and interacting with the participants and public and creating a fun structured environment. 
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

• Facilitation of activities, events, and programs for all attendees
• Provides information concerning the location and programs to the public
• Ensure accurate attendance records are kept current
• Enforces departmental rules and regulations
• Establish a positive rapport with all participants.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions, including any state-mandated courses

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and location
• May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade

Physical Requirements:
The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to:
 

• Must have the ability to lift and move equipment supplies weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without accommodation
• The incumbent must be able to hear all communication from customers and employees by telephone or in person, and use vision to work with written documents, forms, and to respond to employees and customers
• Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movements including sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, twisting, and balancing
• Frequently stands and walks for prolonged periods of time to observe for safety hazards and perform daily functions

• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of an assigned program area
• Knowledge of recreation and youth/teen programming
• Ability to oversee, coordinate, and implement programs in assigned location
• Ability to provide directions to program participants
• Ability to evaluate and recommend programs that meet community needs
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations in assigned program locations
• Ability to ensure program compliance with mandated City policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written
• Ability to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public and other agencies and organizations
• Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner
• The individual must be willing an able to work a flexible schedule which may include mornings, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:
 

• Must be at least 16 years of age by the date of hire.
• Previous experience working with teens/youth is preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment. This position may be exposed to noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and extended exposure to direct sun. 

• Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

 BENEFITS: 
The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits.