Recreation and Parks Farm Park Activity Coordinator

Overview

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 19, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks, Recreation Services. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination described below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on the application.

Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You must attach your diploma/transcript(s) and/or professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications and education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under close supervision is responsible for the direct leadership of a wide variety of programs, activities and special events. Assists with all aspects of the production of crops and provides care to livestock.

• Assists in the creating, planning, implementing, scheduling, promoting and coordinating of a variety of programs, activities and special events in a heavily programmed park setting, both indoor and outdoor.
• Plans and leads diversified programs and activities in the following categories: agriculture, nature, cooking, special events, camps, crafts, and gardening.
• Recruits, trains and coordinates the work of part-time staff and volunteers.
• Meets with local residents to determine recreational needs.
• Inspects facilities to ensure structures, areas and equipment are safe, adequate and functioning properly.
• Enters programs and permits into the registration software:
  Civic Rec.
• Work hours and weekly schedule vary week to week, weekends, and seasonally.
• Operates and performs basic maintenance on tractors, arena groomers, plows, planters and harvesters.
• Uses large farm equipment, small-motorized equipment and hand tools.
• Performs general farm maintenance such as mowing and string trimming.
• Performs basic repairs to fences and animal enclosures.
• Responsible for the feeding and care of a variety of livestock including but not limited to horses, poultry, pigs, sheep and goats.
• Provides feed and water, maintains clean enclosures, and transports animals between enclosures.
• Monitors the animals for health and wellbeing and maintains detailed records.
• Performs basic animal health and grooming duties as required.
• Develops educational exhibits and displays.
• Interacts with visitors to provide a fun and educational experience.

Examples of Other Duties: Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or the appropriate equivalent. Plus two years of successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, reaction specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.

• A practical knowledge of the organization s educational programs, interpretive exhibits, demonstrations, and entertainment.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theory of programming recreational and leisure activities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of agricultural education.
• Knowledge of first aid.
• Skill in at least three of the following types of activities: farming, dramatics, storytelling, low-organized games, social recreation, informal discussion, nature study, music, handicrafts.
• Sufficient skill in and appreciation of all activities conducted at a park site to develop a well-balanced, diversified program.
• Skill in the operation of farm equipment and care of…