Assistant Manager - Outdoor Recreation

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#### Seasonal Information {#seasonal-information role="heading" aria-level="2" uw-rm-heading="level"}

• This is a seasonal position within the Parks & Recreation
  
  

Department.**

• **Placement on the Seasonal Pay Scale and associated steps relate
  
  

Directly To Position, Qualifications, And Experience With The City

of Pocatello.**

• **Employment with the City of Pocatello is contingent on passing a
  
  

background check.**

#### Job Description {#job-description role="heading" aria-level="3" uw-rm-heading="level"}

The Outdoor Recreation Worker provides customer service, program

instruction, education, and guidance to various patrons. This position

requires applicants to be 16 years of age or older.

The job may require successful completion of a background check.The job

requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working

relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees,

other organizations, and the general public. Individuals must be capable

of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather

conditions, in wet and humid conditions, with areas of dust, odors,

mist, gases or other airborne matter. Employees work in/at places where

they are exposed to mechanical hazards. This position works: days,

evenings, and weekends as required.

\*Placement on the pay scale and associated steps relate directly to the

position and experience with the City of Pocatello.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Provides program management to complex programs such as
  
  

TWEENS/TEENS, provides volunteer coordination, training to other

division staff members, and serves as supervisor in the absence or

Outdoor Recreation Manager.

• Assists in the development of curriculum for new classes and events,
  
  

and evaluates cost recovery for existing events.

• Demonstrates and/or possesses extensive knowledge of wilderness
  
  

medicine, endurance sports, rock climbing, whitewater, backpacking

and Nordic skiing, including instructional foundations and advanced

practice.

• Demonstrates and/or possesses an in-depth understanding of all
  
  

aspects of Outdoor Recreation Division programming, and serves as

point of contact for large swaths of program/event participants.

• A Bachelors Degree in a related field, or extensive experience
  
  

managing Nordic ski or other experiential education facilities is

required.

• Assistant Manager must possess and maintain certifications in Swift
  
  

Water Rescue, Wilderness First Responder, American Mountain Guide

Association and Professional Ski Instructors of America - Nordic.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management\'s right to
  
  

assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at

any time.

**ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS**

• High school diploma or GED;
• Basic First Aid certification may be required;
• Wilderness First Responder certification may be required;
• CPR certification may be required;
• Swift Water Rescue, American Mountain Guide Association or
  
  

Professional Ski Instructors of America Nordic certification may be

required;

• Idaho Drivers license is required.
  
  

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities To Successfully Perform The

essential functions of the position may be considered.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**\
  
  

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is

frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb

ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces. The job requires

hand/finger dexter ity to handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach

with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment

and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move

up to 100 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing

capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public

is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

#### Company Description {#company-description uw-rm-heading="prs"}

Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Pocatello

offers a perfect blend of work and play. With a semi-arid climate, you

can experience the best of all four seasons, from hiking and skiing to

fishing and camping. Plus, you\'re just a short drive away from

Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Lava Hot Springs,

and other must-visit destinations.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal

background check.