Recreation Leader - Outdoor Programs - Denia



Job Details

Recreation Leader - Outdoor Programs - Denia
Employer

City of Denton

Salary

$9.00 Hourly

Location

Parks & Recreation Department, TX

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

18-00051

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Rec LS-Denia Rec Center (411140)

Opening Date

02/06/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

Responsible for leading outdoor recreation programs.

Essential Functions

  • Plan, schedule, organize and implement the outdoor recreational activities for participants of all ages with supervision from Denia Recreation Coordinator.
  • Lead, supervise, and instruct the outdoor recreational activities for participants of all ages.
  • Provide care and protection for assigned participants, with the ability to respond immediately to emergencies, including administering first aid as necessary.
  • Must safely demonstrate, instruct, belay, and supervise rock climbers of all ages.
  • Must be able to safely drive and transport participants of all ages to various locations.
  • Maintains attendance records, discipline, incident, and accident records as needed.
  • Ensure all equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate, and in good condition.
  • Ability to participate in staff meetings and annual training required by the department.
  • May be required to lift heavy items.
  • Enforce all site and State regulations
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years or older 
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Core Competencies:
  • Ability to get along with participants, parents, and co-workers.
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
  • Strong ability to maintain discipline
  • Ability to prepare and maintain reports
  • Ability to communicate effectively with parents, guardians, children and co-workers
  • Ability to motivate participants of all ages
  • Knowledge of a variety of outdoor recreational  activities and the ability to convey that knowledge into an organized recreational activity

Conditions of Employment

  • Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License prior to employment
    Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
  • Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within 30 days of employment
    Must obtain defensive driving certification within 30 days of employment
  • Required to work various afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts
Preferences:
  • Three months of full time experience or 6 months part time experience planning, coordinating, and implementing recreation programs
  • Completion of one year of college with coursework emphasizing education, childhood development , or recreation studies

Employee Assistance Program 
The City of Denton Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to assist employees with identifying on or off-the-job personal or behavioral problems adversely affecting their work performance, work productivity, or ability to identify and locate appropriate medical, emotional, physical, financial, legal, or other appropriate resources. The program allows each employee to receive five face-to-face counseling sessions for each calendar year and unlimited access to a toll-free number at no cost to the employee. The EAP program is open to all City of Denton employees, their spouse and dependents, and retirees.

Workers Compensation
Eligibility: Immediately
Details: City provides supplemental pay to augment worker’s compensation payments for regular full-time employees. Length of supplemental pay is tied to service time within the City.

Direct Deposit
Eligibility: Immediately
Details:  Direct deposit is mandatory for all City of Denton employees, and it is available through any financial institution or via pay card.


01
Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Indicate the highest level of education you have obtained:
  • High School/GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's or Technical Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher
  • None of the Above
03
Indicate your experience planning, coordinating, and implementing outdoor recreation programs:
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months - 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5+ years
04
Briefly describe your background and experience listed above:
05
What communication style do you find most effective when dealing with difficult situations? Why?
06
Do you have experience pulling a trailer?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If you answered, no, would you be willing to learn how?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Are you a certified lifeguard?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If you answered, no, would you be willing to learn how?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you a certified archery instructor?
  • Yes
  • No
11
If you answered, no, would you be willing to learn how?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Do you have experience rock climbing?
  • Yes
  • No
13
If you answered, no, would you be willing to learn how?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Denton
Address
601 E. Hickory Street
Suite A
Denton, Texas, 76205
Phone
(940) 349-8340

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