The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.
- Set up and ensure the playing area is safe and ready for use, including sweeping basketball/volleyball courts, setting up volleyball nets or basketball/soccer goals, dragging and lining softball and other sports fields, and preparing other areas as assigned
- Operate an electric scoreboard by accurately keeping up with points scored and official game time and makes the correct entry into a scorebook
- Turn in paperwork and game results to designated supervisor
- Maintain a safe and clean environment
- Supervise participants on-site at all times
- Attend to minor accidents and emergency situations.
- Act as a liaison between participants, parents, providers, coaches, spectators and the City of Lakewood.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received:
- The variable sports staff receives supervision from the area Recreation Coordinator-Sports
- None
HOURS OF WORK
Weekday evenings between 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Education:
- Some High School course work
- Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions, including with individuals with disabilities
- Must be 18 years of age
- Experience in youth/adult programs, athletics and/or appropriate areas such as recreation, physical education or coaching is preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications
- Knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports including basketball, softball, volleyball, etc.
- Recognition of safety concerns
- Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to be reliable and punctual
- Ability to make sound decisions
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask to accurately maintain the correct information, both on the scoreboard, as well as in the scorebooks
- Criminal background check is required
- Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop and reach in a variety of settings and situations
Lifting and Carrying
- Must be able to lift and carry fitness equipment that may weigh up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to assist in moving items to a maximum of 50 pounds with assistance
- Must be able to push and pull equipment to set up for activities, this may include setting up and moving tables, chairs, fitness equipment, and other supplies
- Must be able to successfully communicate with staff and patrons via phone and in person
- Must be able to obtain written information from memos, letters, reports and to enter data onto spreadsheets
- Must be able to observe class participants, instructors, and other employees
- Must have a basic computation skills for calculating class participation numbers
- Must be able to understand and interpret policies, procedures and regulations
- Must be able to communicate professionally to supervisor, community members, and participants
- Must make decisions on a day-to-day basis regarding program issues and interactions with co-workers and participants
- Must be able to make sound judgments in emergency/crisis situations, and in a variety of situations
- Must remember details of schedules, fitness standards, and emergency/crisis procedures
- Must retain information for purposes of follow-up with participants/supervisors requests
- Maintain an attitude of consistency with customer service situations and in imparting the philosophy of the division and the department
- Work is performed in several different environments including recreation centers, parks, and in the community
- Work involves frequent distractions, interruptions, and noisy settings
- Works includes consistent interaction with participants, co-workers, and subordinate staff
- Work requires an adaptive and flexible schedule
- Telephone
- Computer
- Printer/Copier
- Electronic Scoreboards