What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant - Nature Center (Part-time, Temporary, Non-benefited) position at City of Chandler?
Job Announcement
The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Recreation Assistant at the Chandler Nature Center (Temporary Part-Time, Non-Benefited). This position is scheduled to work varied hours per week.
Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.
Why work for Chandler?
- Open and collaborative environment
- Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
- Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use immediately following accrual; may use up to 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
- Flexible schedule
Who we are
Recreation
Who we are looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic new team members who are passionate about customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will assist with school programs by leading engaging STEM-based lessons, activities, and crafts for K-8th grade students. Additionally, the role involves leading bus excursions across Arizona to exciting destinations, including hiking spots, museums, cultural sites, special events, and national parks. A strong interest in Sonoran Desert ecology, STEM topics, and outdoor recreation is essential for this position.
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Minimum qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED; and
- 1 year of experience in a recreation environment; and
- First Aid/CPR Certification, depending on assignment; and
- A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications
- Experience in education or outdoor recreation
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.
