RECREATION ASSISTANT III

Parks & Recreation Department

Intermittent Part-Time · Permanent

City of Salina, Kansas

The Recreation Assistant III with the City of Salina plays a vital role in fostering community spirit by facilitating engaging activities for all age groups. The work is dynamic, involving the organization of exciting special events, interactive youth programs, & supportive initiatives for seniors & individuals with special needs. The position demands robust leadership & communication skills to ensure that everyone enjoys a vibrant & inclusive recreational environment.

On-the-Job Training: Enriching hands-on training will be led by seasoned staff who are dedicated to new employees’ success. Our expert staff will provide guidance in real-world scenarios, honing skills in event planning, safety procedures, & community engagement. Through job shadowing & instructional insights, our next new Recreation Assistant III will learn skills to expediate successful & rewarding activities & programs.

Duties:

· Assists in the planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing & supervising year-round activities for youth & adults, including instructional programs, special events, therapeutic recreation, senior programs, trips, & leisure programs; may instruct & lead activities as needed.

· Provides leadership & guidance to all participants through programs & activities.

· May supervise volunteers as needed in absence of the Recreation Supervisor; supervises participants & activities at all times.

· Organizes supplies & needed equipment, set-up & clean-up events & activities.

· Supervises volunteers; assists in leading other workers in absence of the Recreation Supervisor.

· Administers basic first aid as needed.

· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.

· Serves as driver for Senior Programming.

· Performs basic clerical & administrative duties which may include data entry, record keeping, preparing & processing various documents, maintaining files & daily event logs, & registering program participants.

Education:

· High school diploma or G.E.D.

· CPR & First Aid certifications required.

Experience:

· Previous work with special needs persons is desired.

· Excellent communication, organization & supervisory skills.

Requirements:

· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

· Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Machines, Tools & Equipment: Calculator, computer software, computers, fax machines, printers, scanners, tablets, telephone, two-way radio, & vehicle.

Hours:

· Works varied schedule as needed.

· Year-round position.

Pay: $13.37-15.37/hr. DOQ EOE

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

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