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Recreation Assistant - Senior Programs

Bernalillo County · Albuquerque, NM · 2 wk ago
OTHR$17.41–$22.4/hrPart-time

Location: 3910 Isleta Blvd SW

About the role

The Recreation Assistant will lead Recreation Aides in all phases of recreational activities at assigned sites. Develop, schedule, and implement recreational programs that meet the needs and interests of various age groups and participants with variable physical capabilities. Organize and supervise recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, and hobbies. Promote inclusion for participants with activities and identify accommodations as needed. Utilize appropriate techniques to motivate and encourage client participation. Enforce rules of facility and equipment use. Prepare activity area before and after class sessions. Requires participation in basic first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) skills training.

Responsibilities

  • Leads and organizes recreational sports, activities, special events, and arts and crafts projects at assigned locations.
  • Leads and assists in developing, scheduling, and implementing recreational programs for various age groups and participants with variable physical capabilities.
  • Provides recommendations to supervisor for program changes and innovation.
  • Enforces rules of a community facility and/or at program site.
  • Schedules activities and arranges for use of a recreational facility in cooperation with assigned supervisor.
  • Performs maintenance duties including setting up indoor and outdoor areas for program use.
  • Leads and assists inclusion participants with activities.
  • Handles monetary transactions when assigned for site(s).
  • Assists in maintaining daily reports of transactions as assigned.
  • Performs clerical duties as required.
  • May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions requiring confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Current enrollment in High School, High School Diploma, or GED.
  • One (1) year of work experience in a recreational setting.
  • Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
  • Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
  • Completion of all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
  • Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
  • Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.
  • Participation in basic first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) skills training.

Working Conditions

  • Works with general direction and with select groups.
  • Work performed both indoors (60%) and outdoors (40%).
  • Exposure to natural weather conditions when working outdoors.
  • Duties performed on sand, gravel, asphalt, grass, wood floors, and tile, all of which may be wet or dry.
  • Required to work variable hours.
  • Work hazards are those normally encountered in the instruction or participation in sports activities.
  • May be required to drive multi-passenger vehicles, as needed, if licensed and cleared through County processes.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

  • Sports equipment such as used in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, etc.
  • Various arts and crafts supplies.
  • Telephone, computer, copier, and basic office supplies for clerical duties.
  • Mops, brooms, buffers, cleaning supplies, and solutions for maintenance duties.

Pay

$17.41 - $22.40 per hour

Benefits

  • Generous leave accruals.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Remote and flex-work options as appropriate.
  • Longevity pay.
  • Education assistance program.
  • Health benefits.
  • Lucrative retirement options.

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