Recreation Aide, Seasonal - Part-Time, non

This is a seasonal position working at the summer camps.
The season runs from May 11 through August 8.
At the end of the season, based on availability,
there may be an opportunity to transition to a
year-round position.
We will be hiring throughout the posting period or until all of the seasonal positions are filled.

The Town of Oro Valley is seeking Recreation Aides to work in the Parks & Recreation Department. Recreation aides provide support to recreation staff to ensure quality delivery of recreation programs.

• Assists the Department with recreational and/or cultural programs and/or special events as assigned.
• Supervises participants in recreational and/or cultural programs and activities.
• Assists in promoting and providing information to the public regarding recreational and/or cultural activities.
• Sets up, cleans up and maintains designated areas for recreational activities.
• Maintains safe, secure environments for employees, volunteers and participants.
• Enforces game, program and facility rules at Town, school, or other facilities and associated properties.
• Interacts in a helpful, positive way with the public.
• Provides accurate information and responds effectively to public inquiries about programs and facilities.
• Maintains records, files and attendance of participants.
• May supervise young children in a nursery setting.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

See below on details for some of the different program areas for the camps and Special Events:

• Supervises youth in seasonal camps.
• Camp examples are SPF camp at the Community & Recreation Center, Splash camp at the Aquatic Center, STEAM camp at Steam Pump Ranch, Nature camp at Catalina State Park and more.

• Assists with 4th of July, movies, Second Saturday, Concerts and other special events.

• Supervises young children in a nursery setting.

Recreation aids may perform a combination of these duties.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of recreation and/or cultural programs, youth activities and rule interpretation.
• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• No previous education is required.
• One (1) year experience in a recreational or youth activity environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Work may be performed at various locations.
  
  Must be able to lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.