Job Descriptions:

Performs a wide variety of tasks that directly relates to recreation programs, camps, and events. Work is performed under general supervision of assigned supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 16 years of age and minimal experience in youth or adult recreation or educational programs.

Special Requirements:

CPR/First Aid Certification issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency within 3 months of hire and will be offered as training upon hire.

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

Valid Driver License of appropriate class based on assignment.

Essential Duties:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are subject to change as needs and job requirements change. Position assignments may vary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assists with recreation programs, camps, and events.

Assists in training staff at assigned youth program or camp.

Assists with set-up and break down of program sites and events.

Administers basic First Aid, when needed.

Makes certain facility/program rules and regulations are followed.

Cautions guests about unsafe practices and provides education.

Conducts daily facility/program safety checks.

Assists in cleaning and maintenance of the facility.

Provides customer service.

Accountable for program equipment.

Attends trainings and staff meetings.

Assists with the completion of reports as needed.

Maintains regular attendance.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Job Specifications

Principles of good safety practice.

Effective methods of communication and interpersonal relations with children, other employees, and the general public; diplomacy.

Establishing and maintain effective work relationships.

Ability to problem solve quickly and work independently; ability to possess and demonstrate dynamic characteristics of energy, assertiveness, drive, enthusiasm and fun; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, community groups, other departments, other government agencies, program participants, supervisors, and the general public.

Working Conditions

This work requires the occasional exertion of 25 to 50 of force, frequent force of 10 to 25 pounds, and constant force to move objects up to 10 pounds; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking and sitting, reaching with hands and arms, repetitive motion, lifting, carrying, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, crouching; work has standard vision requirements (i.e. observing children in a playground setting and during scheduled indoor/outdoor activities), and read and write reports, correspondences, instructions, etc.; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.