Recreation Leaders I assist with a variety of recreation programs such as arts and crafts, drama and acting, dance, music, games, sports and other activities. Work schedules typically require some evenings, weekends and holidays.Please note the following: 

• The Recreation Leader I is an entry-level job classification. 
• Assignments are part-time and may be temporary or on-going. 
• Part-time positions have limited benefits, as required by law.
• Part-time positions are unclassified, at-will and serve at the discretion of City.
• The intent of this recruitment is to establish an eligibility list where your application may be used to fill existing and/or future vacancies for multiple assignments at recreation facilities throughout the City. 
• Interviews will be conducted periodically throughout the recruitment period based on the needs of the City. 
• if your application is selected for an interview, be sure to check your email Junk/Spam folders for possible notifications and self-schedule invitations from NeoGov.

The starting rate of pay for new employees is $14.35 per hour; additional compensation may be applied dependent upon years of experience and internal equity.Education and Experience:

• No education or experience required for this position.
• Preferred: Customer service experience.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/section assignment.Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Plans and conducts recreational activities at the direction of Recreation Leader II's.
• Organizes games for children of all ages and adults at a recreation facility; conducts parties for children, and may operate a scale sized railroad and carousel including taking tickets and giving a safety speech to riders.
• Sets up and breaks down classrooms for classes, meetings, and reservation groups.
• Participates in planning, conducting, and evaluating: events, projects, and programs.
• Roves/maintains security & safety of facilities throughout the shift.
• Performs cashier duties during scheduled shift, which includes: greeting customers, answering the phone, handling customer inquiries, accepting payment of fees, handling cash according to City policy and procedures, issuing passes, and completing all necessary reporting and record keeping documentation.

• Work is performed in a City office environment, park facility, and outside in park area.
• Physical agility to conduct various recreation activities.
• Lifts, carries, and sets up: tables, chairs, sound and lighting equipment, craft and art materials, recreation equipment, and other equipment (weighing 20-50 pounds).
• Accesses paved, gravel, or turf park areas.
• Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving continuous periods of time. Work sometimes involves climbing elevations; requires moderate muscular exertion and lifting.
• Physically move around in all areas of the park over rough, uneven terrain.
• Exposure to dust, pollen, noise, inclement weather, and temperature extremes.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Works days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, clickhere.

Selection Process:

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.