Recreation Aide

Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

• Lead and/or monitor a variety of recreation activities at a facility or for a special event and responsible for the overall cleanliness and look of the Recreation Center.
• Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
• Lead and/or monitor various activities in arts and crafts, sports and games.
• Promote neighborhood and community recreation events.
• Request, issue, and monitor the return of playground and athletic equipment; check equipment for proper care and use.
• Compile simple written records related to assigned programs or facility.
• Responsible for the day to day cleanliness of the Recreation Center by performing light facility maintenance and custodial duties including, but not limited to lifting, sweeping, disposing of waste, vacuuming, and washing windows.
• May assist, with various programs. These duties may include supervision, coaching, umpiring, refereeing, score keeping or others.
• Assist in enforcing Recreation Center policies to the patrons.
• Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

• May be asked to help operate the Recreation Center receptionist area when needed.
• May be asked to assist with the operation of the slide during the operation of the outdoor pool.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• First aid and safety practices.
• Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures, federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and licensing requirements.

• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Lead a variety of recreation activities.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to recognize, avoid, report, and resolve unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries, complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities within scope of authority.
• Work a flexible schedule which will include some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: [Not specified in original; kept as part of the equivalent description]

Education:

Must be at least 16 years old.

Training: Training may be required such as:

• American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid & AED Certifications.
• Signs & Symptoms of Illness.
• Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Recognizing & reporting child Abuse & Neglect.

License or Certificate
:

• Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, the following certifications within three (3) months of hire:
  • American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications AND
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) OR equivalent.
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and potentially maintained at incumbent's expense.

• Communicativeness
• Composure
• Customer Service
• Drive/Energy
• Functional/Technical
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Learning Agility
• Positive Impact
• Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Sensitivity
• Team Player

It is the policy of the Athletics and Leisure department that all employees are expected to discharge their functions and roles in an effective, dedicated, and safe manner and to observe promote and exhibit the following principles:

• Honesty and integrity
• Impartiality and objectivity
• Accountability and transparency
• Leadership
• Rights and responsibilities

• All employees shall report to work on time and be diligent in the performance of their assignments. No call no shows for assigned shifts are unacceptable and are cause for disciplinary action and possible termination.
• All employees shall maintain a high level of personal conduct, both on and off the job.
• All employees shall exercise the utmost care in the use of City property.
• All employees shall render courteous treatment to the public.
• All employees shall refrain from having friends and…