To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Graduation for High School or equivalent education and two (2) years of experience working or volunteering in a sports recreation setting and cash handling; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. In addition, applicant must be 18 years of age at date of hire or promotion, and must possess or be able to obtain required certifications for area of employment within one (1) month of employment.
SPECIAL NOTE: This position, along with other child care providers, are one of many groups of professionals required to report known or reasonable suspicion of abuse and/or neglect of children in their care and are considered mandated reporters as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes.
**Please note: Some positions may require specialized skills or training which will be identified at time of recruitment.**
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current First Aid Certification.
- Food Handlers Permit.
- Valid Driver's license (if driving their personal vehicle while on work hours).
- Driver's Training.
- Alcohol Compliance Training (21 year of age or older).
- Officials Training if officiating a sports program.
- Mandated Reporting: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect.
** Continued employment is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining these certifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Safe work practices.
- Effective supervisory principles and techniques.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Ability to:
- Organize, implement, monitor and participate in activities for the program participants.
- React immediately, calmly, and effectively to situations and employ established
techniques to resolve issues.
- Enforce policies and procedures within the program and with Recreation Aides and
Recreation Aide-Leads.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the
course of work.
- Maintain current certifications.
- Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with
both children and adults.
- Complete and maintain required forms and paperwork.
- Maintain open lines of communication with necessary people involved in the program.
- Effectively assist the Program Supervisor in planning and implementing activities for
participants.
- Drive a City vehicle if requested or required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
In addition to the minimum requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities listed for the position, the following are required: sufficient mobility, strength, and endurance to maintain the facility, and effectively monitor and control the participants involved in the recreational activities. Use standard office equipment (including a computer), vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. The ability to lift at times up to 50 lbs. Must be mobile, able to sit, stoop, and climb. Some accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
The working environment is both inside and outside during all seasons of the year and in all temperatures.
OTHER CONDITIONS:
Employees must be willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends, flexible hours, and holidays. Staff may be needed to drive their personal vehicles while on work hours if over the age of 16.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
3. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
4. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation (if 18 years of age or older) which cost the new employee $48.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
5. This position is required to make a report in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute 432B.220, if, in his or her professional or occupational capacity, he or she knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide the required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775-887-2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.
7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
