What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Aide Fitness, Temporary (Up to 19 Hrs/Wk) position at City of Glendale (AZ)?
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The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas:
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| The Role: | ||
Bring your energy and passion to a fast-paced, community-focused environment! At the City of Glendale, we encourage creativity, innovation, and fun while delivering exceptional recreation experiences for our community. Our Recreation Division offers a wide variety of programs, including youth and adult sports, fitness classes, art workshops, special interest activities, science programs, and more. We are currently seeking enthusiastic, friendly individuals who enjoy working in a vibrant community recreation center environment. This position will provide customer service throughout the facility, assisting members and participants of all ages and abilities. Initial duties will include answering questions, monitoring the Fitness Center and Gymnasium to ensure a safe, welcoming environment, and maintaining the cleanliness and basic upkeep of fitness equipment. If you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences, connecting with the community, and making recreation fun and safe, we’d love to have you on our team! | ||
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| Position Overview: This part-time position requires availability to work any day of the week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
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| Why Choose Glendale: | ||
The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently. At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future. | ||
- Follow safety and security procedures. Prepare professional and detailed incident, accident and other reports, and documents.
- Communicate effectively with staff as well as having clear written communication to supervisors.
- Assist in day-to-day operations (including set-up and organization) of various recreation programs and activities.
- Monitors programs participants, enforces rules and regulations, and monitors security of the fitness center and gymnasium.
- Ability and comfortable to working independently.
- Adhere to dress code and uniform policy.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to:- Learn Parks and Recreation policies and regulations.
- Understand and follow safe working practices.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
- Handle hostile or irate individuals, groups, and situations.
- Conduct equipment and facility checks.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
Special Requirements:
- Must have/obtain CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
- A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.