Recreation Assistant

Salary: $12.00 - $17.98 Hourly
Location : Clovis, NM
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2023_11_15_2043
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Job Description
***This position starts at $12.00 per hour.***
Under close supervision this position is responsible for assisting in the oversight of activities, facilities and patrons of the recreation center.
Typical Duties

• Issues equipment and provides routine instruction in the use of equipment and the facility.
• Sets-up and takes-down recreational equipment. Enforces recreation center rules, regulations and safety policies among patrons, to prevent injuries and damage to recreation areas and equipment.
• Instructs operation of scoring devices for basketball, volleyball and other court events.
• Answers inquiries concerning programs and use of the facility.
• Promptly reports lost, stolen or damaged equipment to the Recreation Center Administrator.
• Defuses and resolves disagreements and conflicts between patrons.
• Performs recreation center opening and closing duties.
• Keeps restrooms, gymnasiums, multi-purpose room, lobby, and weight room clean and orderly.
• Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Assists and participates in the execution of short and long-range plans.
• Ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) months experience providing recreational or cultural programs and activities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certificates:

• First Aid and CPR certifications within six (6) months of employment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Municipal organization operations, policies and procedures.
• Tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in recreation operations and facilities.
• Various games and recreational activities.
• Basic methods of facilities cleaning and maintenance.

Skills in:

• Use of recreation equipment.
• Effective verbal communication.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, City staff, and the public.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Orally communicate clearly and concisely.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Use repetitive hand movements, fine coordination and manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, computer systems and set up various sports equipment and games.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, use a phone, and communicate with others.
• Sufficient visual acuity which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written materials.

Working Conditions

• Work typically performed in a standard office and recreational center setting.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
• Frequent work beyond normal business hours.
• Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.

Cigna Health Insurance
Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000
Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annually
City portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)
Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000
Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annually
City portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)
Dental
United Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost
Vision
Davis Vision 100% employee cost
Life Insurance
$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)
$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee cost
Voluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period
/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period
Flexible Spending Accounts 100% employee cost
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Choices
ICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)
PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3%
Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%
Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%
Time Off
Vacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 years
Sick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)
(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)
11 paid holidays
Physical Examination Leave - 4 hours annually
Bereavement Leave
Voting Leave - 1 hour
Personal Day
Tuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursed
Option of Sick Leave Bank
01
This position prefers a high school diploma or equivalent, do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (answering no will not preclude you from being considered for employment).

• Yes
• No

02
Do you currently have an Associate, Bachelor or Master's degree?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered yes to a college or university degree, please list degree(s) and field of study. If you do not have a degree from a college or university, please mark n/a.
04
How many years experience do you have in recreational, or cultural programs?

• None
• 6 months
• 1-2 years
• 3 or more years

05
Please describe how you have provided recreational or cultural programs and activities.
06
Do you posses a current, valid certification for First Aid/CPR and AED?

• Yes
• No

07
If you do not currently possess a valid First Aid, CPR and AED certification, if selected, you must complete the First Aid, CPR and AED certification within the first six months of employment. Please confirm you understand this is a requirement of the position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question