Recreation Supervisor Assistant-Flag Football

The City of Elk River•Elk River, MN

About The Position

Elk River Parks and Recreation is seeking a reliable and energetic Flag Football Supervisor Assistant to oversee on-site operations for our flag football league. This position will be responsible for setting up and tearing down fields, overseeing referees and coaches, and ensuring the league is conducted in a safe, fair, and enjoyable environment for all participants, coaches, and fans. This position is primarily Sundays from 9:30am-5:30pm from mid-April to early June, except for attending the coaches meeting prior to the season on a weekday evening. Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent, some previous experience, and the ability to get to programs and events in the community. Interested candidates need to complete the online application. This position is eligible for Earned Sick and Safe Time and PERA benefits if all qualifications are met. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If you require assistance with the application process, call 763-635-1000 and ask for HR. The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click here for Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application Recreation Supervisor Assistant Position Description Department: Parks and Recreation Immediate Supervisor: Recreation Supervisor(s) Pay Grade: $17-$22/hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Last Updated: 1/2023 Positions Supervised: May be responsible for work direction of other part-time staff and participants. Position Summary The Recreation Supervisor Assistant is responsible for assisting with a variety of community events/programs, and also with the preparation work for these events/programs. Essential Functions Assists with event coordination. Communicates with event vendors, volunteers, and attendees. Confirms event/program details. Informs supervisory staff of any concerns or issues involving staff, participants, or community individuals. Works together with individuals in an effective and efficient manner on Parks and Recreation programs using all forms of medium (i.e. phone, in-person, email). Provides positive customer service. Utilizes problem solving skills to resolve any issues, concerns, or complaints. Assists in preparation and implementation. Participates in recordkeeping, report completion, and evaluation. Promotes events/programs. Acquires event/program supplies. Assesses facility and program equipment and inventory. Orders supplies, creates signage, and assists with event/program set-up and tear-down. Performs other essential job duties. Leads or assists with light maintenance. Administers basic first aid or contacts appropriate officials for more severe situations. Participates in safety training and follows all safety policies. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions, including safety rules. Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups. Ability to project enthusiasm. Ability to be patient in stressful situations. Ability to work during the daytime, evening, weekend or on holidays Minimum Qualifications Experience through employment or volunteering coordinating events/programs. Previous customer service experience. Ability to relate to both youth and adults. Ability to work independently and in a team setting. High School Diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to socially, physically and mentally perform all essential position functions in the working conditions as described. Valid driver’s license or ability to get to program sites. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with a parks and recreation agency or related field. Coursework towards or degree in Parks and Recreation or related field. Knowledge of Elk River Parks & Recreation Department and its programs. Experience coordinating logistics of community recreational events/programs through employment or volunteering. CPR/First Aid/AED Certified Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and operate a computer. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Working Conditions Working conditions may include both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor weather conditions may include sun, rain, wind, humidity, high and low temperatures, snow and other natural weather conditions. Program participants may range in age from infant to older adults, with group sizes ranging from 4 to 4,000 or more. Position Specific Expectations Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors’ message to a variety of communication settings and styles. Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated. Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the work shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts. Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options. City Expectations We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging, and productive environment with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships. Work Schedule Current hours will be 9:30am-5:30 pm Sundays from mid-April to early June. To Apply Complete this online application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Requirements

Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions, including safety rules.
Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups.
Ability to project enthusiasm.
Ability to be patient in stressful situations.
Ability to work during the daytime, evening, weekend or on holidays
Experience through employment or volunteering coordinating events/programs.
Previous customer service experience.
Ability to relate to both youth and adults.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
High School Diploma or the equivalent.
Must be able to socially, physically and mentally perform all essential position functions in the working conditions as described.
Valid driver’s license or ability to get to program sites.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with a parks and recreation agency or related field.
Coursework towards or degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
Knowledge of Elk River Parks & Recreation Department and its programs.
Experience coordinating logistics of community recreational events/programs through employment or volunteering.
CPR/First Aid/AED Certified

Responsibilities

Assists with event coordination.
Communicates with event vendors, volunteers, and attendees.
Confirms event/program details.
Informs supervisory staff of any concerns or issues involving staff, participants, or community individuals.
Works together with individuals in an effective and efficient manner on Parks and Recreation programs using all forms of medium (i.e. phone, in-person, email).
Provides positive customer service.
Utilizes problem solving skills to resolve any issues, concerns, or complaints.
Assists in preparation and implementation.
Participates in recordkeeping, report completion, and evaluation.
Promotes events/programs.
Acquires event/program supplies.
Assesses facility and program equipment and inventory.
Orders supplies, creates signage, and assists with event/program set-up and tear-down.
Performs other essential job duties.
Leads or assists with light maintenance.
Administers basic first aid or contacts appropriate officials for more severe situations.
Participates in safety training and follows all safety policies.