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Salary**It is required to complete a City of Goshen application. **
Applications and available in Human Resources, 204 E. Jefferson St., Goshen or online at www.goshenindiana.org. Click Job Opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
- Assist Recreation Supervisor with organization and supervision of part-time employees.
- Coordinate and care for program facilities and equipment.
- Assist Recreation Supervisor with planning and implementing recreational programs, camps, and special events.
- Works closely with other recreation providers, community groups, the media, public, staff, sponsors and benefactors.
- Registers the public for programs and becomes familiar with all programs.
- Gathers, organizes, distributes, and collects program equipment/materials as needed.
- Assists in the preparation of promotional materials, flyers, brochures, news releases, etc. including compiling semi-annual program guide, maintenance of park’s social media accounts and upkeep of digital sign.
- Coordinates volunteer personnel.
- Evaluates, reviews, and refines programs.
- Assists Superintendent and Recreation Supervisor with office responsibilities.
- Attends Park Board and Neighborhood Association meetings and prepares meeting agendas and packets.
- Assists with supervision and daily operations of Shanklin pool, pool staff training and receipts daily pool deposits.
- Assists in seasonal opening and closing of pool.
- Supervises development and daily operations of Discovery Day Camp, camp planning and staff training.
- Develops and executes daily operations of programs, classes, leagues, and events.
- Serves as point of contact for participants, spectators and public during programs, classes, leagues and events.
- Assists with annual reporting.
- Assists with hiring of seasonal employees.
- Researching and writing grants. Assists with special projects.
- Participate in and assist with implementing and preparing for public meetings.
- Creates, organizes and oversees special events.
- Creates, organizes and oversees: • adult/youth sport leagues ,camps and tournaments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Training and Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent and extensive experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Must hold a valid driver's license.
- Willingness to obtain all necessary training and certifications as provided by the department.
Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities:
- Ability to operate a variety of automated machines.
- Ability to use and utilize departmental equipment.
- Ability to exert physical effort in light to moderate work involving routine standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting and pulling.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:
- Ability to prepare staff schedules, receipts, memos, correspondence, and other job-related documents.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations and interpret questions correctly.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Environmental Adaptability:
- Ability to work effectively in an office environment and at on-site locations of programs being exposed to extreme weather conditions.
Rate of Pay:
- $27.55/hour based on current salary ordinance
- Grade 10 as designated by current salary ordinance.
Work Hours:
Hours vary Monday – Saturday depending on the season and active park programs with the regular work week being Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Applications available in Human Resources, 204 E. Jefferson St., Goshen or online at www.goshenindiana.org. Click Job Opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.55 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Nights as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
