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Form of workPosition performs responsibilities as needed within coordinating activities in any city gymnasium, field, court, pool, facility, grounds, camp programs and special events.
- Responsible for checking/securing all building doors/windows, lights are turned on/off when needed in the different areas including gymnasiums, fields, courts, etc.
- Report any damage to facilities, fields or grounds to the appropriate supervisor for repair.
- Observe activities and look for any situation that does not appear normal, investigate source of suspected activities to determine trespassing.
- Supervise the various courts/fields/camp activities/summer camp participants to ensure that the patrons are acting appropriately and not disturbing the other patrons.
- Keep the walking track/courts/fields/playgrounds/facilities clean, including trash pick up, sweeping/mopping areas if needed.
- Responsible for set-up of equipment needed for court/field play/camp activities, special events or meetings.
- Supervise activity at playgrounds/fields/courts/camps to ensure the safety of the participants.
- Employee may also be occasionally called on to assist with other special projects within the Recreation Department.
- Aides will also serve as a positive role model for the camper and/or customers.
- Must communicate and cooperate with all patrons (campers, players, coaches, parents/guardians, co-workers and administration).
- Set up gym/courts/fields for special activities or special events when necessary.
- Assist with registrations to include taking fees, writing receipts, filing, etc.
- Assist with raking and preparing ball fields.
- Assist with lining fields.
- Pick up debris in fields, parks and facilities.
- Perform light maintenance.
- Supervise ball fields and other grounds/facilities.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Must be 17 years of age or older to serve as counselor or athletics events coordinator.
- Dependability and consistent attendance is required due to program needs.
- Normal working conditions when working inside facilities.
- Job will require flexibility to work all shifts, especially nights and weekends.
- Working outside in various weather conditions.
- Must be available to work during City of Madison school breaks.
- Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and other schedules at times with little or no notice, etc.
- Work in an environment where there may be dust, noise, dirt, chemicals, temperature fluctuations, etc.
- Must maintain a strong driving record for city-insurance purpose and record may be periodically checked by the city.
- May be reassigned to other programs by management at any time.
- High school diploma or GED preferred, or going into at least the 11th grade.
- Strong background record required due to accessibility to employee and city property and children using city parks and facilities.
- Strong work history of dependability and performance.
- Experience working with general public and children highly preferred.
- Experience working in recreational field/education field preferred but not required.
- Verbal skills to communicate information and needs to other workers, employees and supervisor.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Knowledge of common safety practices.
- Ability to stay on task and demonstrated initiative in making facilities as clean and professional as possible.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Writing skills and documentation skills.
- Reading skills to understand written instructions.
- Listening skills to understand verbal instructions and information.
- CPR/First Aid certification and skills.
- Strong team and interpersonal skills.
- Position will be required to drive.
- Ability to lift/carry 30 pounds if needed.
- Ability to be mobile in order to inspect playground equipment, setting up of needed equipment for special events, cleaning of required areas, etc.
- Ability to see well enough to observe surroundings (corrective lens acceptable).
- Ability to communicate verbally and orally with employees, supervisors and public and to be heard from a distance.
- Ability to work around dirt, dust, and grass required for lining/dragging of fields.
- Ability to work around chemicals for cleaning purposes.
- Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to hear well enough to understand normal conversations, use telephone and to hear persons from a distance (hearing aid acceptable)
- Must be able to drive.
- Must have full range of physical motion in order to operate various tools and equipment.
- Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time.
- Use of hands and fingers to operate cash register, phones, write, file, operate equipment, secure parks, courts and fields.
