JOB
Vacancies are in the Recreation Division of the Department of Families, Children, Youth, and Recreation. Under general supervision, assists, directs, and supervises recreational and community social activities. Plans, organizes, implements and participates in conducting a variety of activities. Referees, umpires, and coaches' sports games; promotes team building and good sportsmanship. Maintains safety equipment, renders basic first aid, enforces rules, regulations and maintains discipline. Instructs and officiates team sports, maintains clean and safe play environments, and prepares and maintains simple records and reports. Enforces rules and regulation of the Recreation Division; Conducts simple classes in arts and crafts; Must be available for hours of operation between 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and weekends. Performs related work as required.Part-Time 1716 union Position
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, a performance test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure: Knowledge of rules for a variety of team sports; Knowledge of other Hartford recreational providers; Knowledge of first aid; Knowledge of organized games and free play activities for all age groups; Knowledge of materials and equipment needed for sport activities; Knowledge of simple crafts and of music and dramatic activities; Ability to officiate at team events; Ability to instruct the fundamentals of team sports; Ability to work with all age groups and genders; Ability to maintain discipline and to resolve minor disciplinary problems arising in recreational areas; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the general public; Ability to communicate orally in a clear, concise manner and follow oral instructions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve six (6) months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations. NOTE: ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR VIA EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. IN ADDITION TO CHECKING YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR RECRUITMENT CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE ALSO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.