RECREATION WORKER (NONPERM)

Ready, Set, Rec! Mobile Recreation Program

Recruitment #2207-3311-001

Introduction

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is looking for energetic and enthusiastic

RECREATION WORKERS

to work with the Ready, Set, Rec! Mobile Recreation Program.

General Description

This is non-permanent position that will work on an intermittent or seasonal basis.

Individuals in this classification may not exceed 1,300 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 - June 30).

This position could work 3-5 days per weeks, including weekends.

Under general supervision of a Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Worker will assist the Senior Recreation Worker with the Mobile Recreation Program which included loading/unloading and transporting equipment in an assigned cargo van: setting-up and leading activities for site participants; promoting and providing participants with information for up-coming events; and does related work as required.

Essential Functions

Maintains appropriate communication with participants, general public, and all other recreation staff members

Plans, organizes, schedules, facilitates, and evaluates recreation programs and activities in the are assigned

Loads and unloads cargo van with recreation equipment

Performs pre-trip inspection safety checklist

Transports equipment to scheduled designation

Monitors recreation activities at locations to ensure the safety of participants and all equipment used

Assures that the facilities and equipment are in good order and arranged to meet the requirements of scheduled users

Provides customer service in person or on the phone by describing City Parks and Recreation programs to the public, responding to inquires, or scheduling of facilities as requested

Attends all City of Tucson required training

Administers and adheres to all policies and procedures of the department and City. Adheres to policies and procedures and reports accidents and hazardous conditions immediately to a supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: Less than High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: Three months of full-time employment and/or volunteer experience involving customer contact

Certification in CPR/First-Aid

Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Special Job Requirements

At least 16 years of age at time of application

Selection Plan

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions.

Applicants will be placed in the "Best Qualified" and "Qualified" band (grouping) and provided to the hiring department for a selection decision. An applicant's placement on the list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:

  • 100% of your rating for education and work experience

Communication throughout this process will be sent via email exclusively, so please ensure your browser accepts emails for jobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly.

Conclusion

You are encouraged to print this bulletin because it contains important dates and information that will not be available online once this position closes.

Additionally, communication during this process will be sent via email to the email address on file, so please ensure your browser accepts emails from jobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly; this may include your junk box/spam filter.  Failure to respond or follow instructions may result in disqualification. All inquiries should be directed to the email listed below.   

ParksHR@tucsonaz.gov

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

None

**The City of Tucson values the safety of our employees, our residents, our community, and our visitors.  In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the City of Tucson.**