Recreation Leader

Positions assigned to Park Monitor

Responsibilities

The Park Monitor is an enthusiastic person who works under direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator in charge of picnic area and athletic facility reservations; enjoys being outdoors and in the field; will provide outstanding customer service for patrons utilizing park facilities throughout the city; and will report any and all issues to the Recreation Coordinator, Public Works Department, or Police Department to ensure a safe and family friendly environment. The Park Monitor position will work a part-time schedule up to 20 hours per week, (not to exceed 29 hours) and will work mostly nights, weekends, and special events. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Driving city vehicle from park to park.
• Meeting with youth/adult sport league officials and park reservation patrons.
• Providing information and customer service to the public regarding park policies.
• Light picnic area clean up - changing and dumping of trash at reservable picnic areas.
• Posting reservation signs at reservable picnic areas.
• General park monitoring and ensuring patron safety, reporting any and all suspicious activity to Recreation Coordinator, Public Works Department, or Police Department.
  
  

General park monitoring and ensuring patron safety, reporting any and all suspicious activity to Recreation Coordinator, Public Works Department, or Police Department.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides customer service and information about division programs, services, activities, and events to the public.
• Opens, sets up, takes down, and closes facilities for classes, public and private rentals, meetings, and special events; arranges furniture and equipment and ensures set up is in accordance with customer needs and requests.
• Welcomes patrons, visitors, and the community to City parks and facilities; conducts park and/or facility tours; provides information related to City parks, facilities, programs, services, and activities.Â
• Assists groups using parks and facilities as requested; explains and enforces park and facility use policies, rules, and regulations.
• Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by the general public and ensures adherence to rules and policies.
• Provides staff support at special events, classes, and festivals.
• Registers participants for programs, classes, and special events; receives program and reservation fees and requests and issues receipts.Â
• Removes trash in and around parks and buildings; performs cleaning and custodial duties of facility rooms, park shelters, tables, floors, and playground equipment.
• Assists with leading and/or supervising established programs or recreational activities for children and adults including indoor/outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, special events, and other related activities, as directed.
• Follows maintenance schedule and performs cleaning, preventative maintenance, and maintenance and adjustments on equipment, facilities, and buildings, including replacing light bulbs and cleaning restrooms and furniture.Â
• Identifies and reports building maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
• Maintains accurate schedule and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Â
  
  

When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Â When assigned to parks or outdoor facilities, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 20 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in parks and outdoor facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Â Â

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.