Leisure Programs Operations Assistant - GRASP / Summer Day Camp - City of Green River, WY : Job Details

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of duties involved in the planning, organization, and coordination of Green River After School Programs (GRASP) and/or Summer Day Camp activities. Operations Assistants also provide general information and assistance to the public. This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

* Operations Assistants do not exercise supervision over other staff members, but may supervise participants in group activities.

* Operations Assistants report to the Recreation Supervisor in charge of the assigned program.

The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.

Perform equipment/facility setup, as well as post activity cleanup .

Coordinate/oversee youth recreation activities.

Interact with patrons, parents and other staff in a friendly, professional manner.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.Ability to:

* Learn equipment/facility setup activities and appropriate recreational activities.

* Properly maintain assigned areas.

* Follow oral and written instructions.

* Perform assigned tasks properly and efficiently.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.

* Provide own transportation to and from work site.

* Troubleshoot and operate electrical equipment.

* Handle any crisis situation and work under outside pressure.

* Communicate on a daily basis, in responding to questions or complaints, and enforcing rules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

* A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Consideration will be given to applicants currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program.

* Any combination of training and experience that would provide necessary instruction skills and expertise in area of instruction.

Age Requirement:

* Must be 15 years of age or older.

License/Certification:

* Valid CPR certification.

* Valid First Aid certification.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, twist, and grasp; work with hands above shoulder height with up to 40 lbs.; work with arms extended at shoulder height with up to 20 lbs.; lift or carry 50 lbs. or less and push and/or pull heavy weights (over 75 lbs) on a regular basis; and exposure to hot, cold, and outdoors.

Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a background investigation (including FBI fingerprint check), job-related physical exam, drug screening test and driver license check.

The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.