Recreation Assistant - Instructor (Youth Activities)

City of Yuma•City of Yuma, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned primarily to the Youth Activities Division working with children ages 6 to 13. The ideal candidate will be a flexible and fun individual assigned duties and activities that provide an entertaining experience. Under basic supervision, may perform a wide variety of activities in the safe delivery of general recreation, programs, and events. Depending on area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, providing coaching, instruction, and supervision to recreation program participants; leading the setup and operation of equipment and venues for events, programs, and facilities; monitoring the operation and maintenance at event sites; and/or providing bartending, beverage and food services for restaurant, banquet, and event customers. Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Resolves routine problems encountered in performance of work assignments. Assists in preparing and coordinating program activities for a wide variety of age groups and special populations; duties will vary according to job assignment and individual skills. Coordinates programs, activities, excursions and events; collects and distributes supplies and materials for events. Organizes activities; schedules, inspects and prepares venues; assists with instructing, coaching, officiating, and/or scorekeeping games. Acts as recreation leader, coach and referee for organized activities; explains and enforces rules and proper behavior; safety standards and good sportsmanship. Supervises program participants, and regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor facilities; maintains discipline, monitors behavior, enforces rules, and resolves issues; monitors program activities, and assists participants in activities and programs; reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities. Supervises various programs and activities; verifies that supplies, equipment and facilities are in order and recommends supply needs to the supervisor. Picks up trash and debris, and assists in the general maintenance of grounds, venue, and equipment; and prepares for play and special events; cleans, inspects and maintains bleachers, restrooms, lighting and periphery. Sets up, tears down, and maintains facilities for events and scheduled programs; maintains general appearance of facilities by cleaning areas in and around the facility, sweeping floors, checking and restocking restrooms, cleaning and arranging equipment, and other general maintenance duties. Instructs various arts, crafts and games, explaining the rules and techniques; evaluates individual performance and the effectiveness of instructional programs. Prepares and sells food, beverages, admissions, and merchandise to customers. May maintain routine attendance and participant records as necessary. Responds to requests for information within the scope of authority and training.

Requirements

One year of experience teaching, playing or participating in organized recreational programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of City policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal recreational facilities, programs, sporting competitions, and equipment.
Knowledge of rules for athletic games and sporting competitions.
Knowledge of Arts and Crafts techniques.
Skill in overseeing and controlling activities and participants.
Skill in creating a safe and functional event environment, following established safety procedures and protocols, and protecting participants from personal injury.
Skill in promoting a positive environment, good personal behavior, and safety standards.
Skill in providing effective customer service and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Skill in following and understanding verbal and written instructions and procedures.
Must be at least 15 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Some customer service or maintenance experience or participation in group programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing coaching, instruction, and supervision to recreation program participants
Leading the setup and operation of equipment and venues for events, programs, and facilities
Monitoring the operation and maintenance at event sites
Providing bartending, beverage and food services for restaurant, banquet, and event customers
Preparing and coordinating program activities for a wide variety of age groups and special populations
Coordinating programs, activities, excursions and events
Collecting and distributing supplies and materials for events
Organizing activities, scheduling, inspecting and preparing venues
Assisting with instructing, coaching, officiating, and/or scorekeeping games
Acting as recreation leader, coach and referee for organized activities
Explaining and enforcing rules and proper behavior, safety standards and good sportsmanship
Supervising program participants, and regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor facilities
Maintaining discipline, monitoring behavior, enforcing rules, and resolving issues
Monitoring program activities, and assisting participants in activities and programs
Reporting and resolving complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities
Verifying that supplies, equipment and facilities are in order and recommending supply needs to the supervisor
Picking up trash and debris, and assisting in the general maintenance of grounds, venue, and equipment
Preparing for play and special events
Cleaning, inspecting and maintaining bleachers, restrooms, lighting and periphery
Setting up, tearing down, and maintaining facilities for events and scheduled programs
Maintaining general appearance of facilities by cleaning areas in and around the facility, sweeping floors, checking and restocking restrooms, cleaning and arranging equipment, and other general maintenance duties
Instructing various arts, crafts and games, explaining the rules and techniques
Evaluating individual performance and the effectiveness of instructional programs
Preparing and selling food, beverages, admissions, and merchandise to customers
Maintaining routine attendance and participant records as necessary
Responding to requests for information within the scope of authority and training