Special Event Leader-Seasonal

Overview

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Assists with a variety of recreation activities and special events duties for community events or in conjunction with community partners. This position requires a flexible work schedule that includes day, evening and weekend shifts.

The salary range for this position is $15.00- $20.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. This position will begin hiring in mid-May.

Position will remain open until filled.

• Recreational Activities Functions
  • On-site presence for Mobile Recreation Trailer rentals, community events and summer programs with community partners.
  • Actively oversee and participate in the preparation, implementation and clean-up of fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities.
  • Engage with, lead and demonstrate instruction of safe game play and rules.
  • Provide quality leadership for youth and family activities.
  • Interact with and provide accurate and reliable information to event attendees.
  • Maintain inventory, inspect equipment regularly to ensure safety and communicate needed repairs or replacements.
• Special Event Leader – Level II includes:
  • Operate city vehicles and trailers in a safe manner
• Special Event Functions
  • Assist with execution of activities for various community events, including an on-site presence for events.
  • Assist with office tasks as required for event preparation.
  • Assist in event set up/tear down.
  • Provide assistance for set up/tear down of movie equipment.
  • Provide excellent internal & external customer service and public relations.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to resolve issues or concerns.

• Attend and participate in all required staff trainings.
• Adhere to and implement policies and procedures.
• Works positively and effectively with children and adults of all ages.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge, skills and abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications preferred.
  • Leadership, teamwork, interpersonal skills and excellent customer service skills required.
  • Communicate effectively and diplomatically both verbally and in writing with co-workers and patrons.
  • Listen, interpret needs quickly and act promptly.
  • Remain calm and professional while problem solving effectively.
  • Work with children of all ages in a coaching or instructional capacity.
  • Organizational & prioritization skills required with attention to the details.
  • Effective time management and task execution skills required.
  • Flexible schedule required with ability to work days, evenings and weekends and holidays.
  • Uses independent, sound judgment to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Core competencies
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Safety
  • Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness
• Education and/experience
  • Previous work experience in related field and ability work with the public highly desirable.
• Special Event Leader – Level I
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Special Event Leader – Level II
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Licensure and/or certifications
  • Must possess or obtain a First Aid, CPR and Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Certifications within 30 days of hire date.
  • Special Event Leader – Level I:
    No additional licensure/certification
  • Special Event Leader – Level II:
    Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Material and equipment directly used
  • P & R Truck, Trailer, Portable Movie and A/V equipment, Signage, Tents, Printer, computer, telephone, safety equipment, athletic and recreational equipment and equipment associated with special events.
• Working environment/physical activities
  • Performs the duties of this position in several different locations, in both inside and outside environments. May be exposed to dirt, sand, water and differing weather conditions.
  • Bends, pushes, pulls, stoops, kneels, climbs carries and lifts up to 90 pounds. May be exposed to noisy and stressful situations.
  • Instructs and demonstrates various recreation activities and is responsible for ensuring the safety of all participants by performing safe and proper activities and safe use of equipment at all times.
  • Works various hours during the week including nights and weekends.

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