Community Recreation Liaison Jobs (NOW HIRING)

HIRING RANGE: $16.50 PER HOUR

**Applications are currently being accepted, and conditional job offers may be made at this time. However, employment will not begin until August (subject to change depending on construction timelines). Applicants should apply only if they are willing and able to wait until the anticipated start date.**

About the Position:
Join the Community Rec Center team as a Teacher Aide at our kids' club! We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and hardworking individual who is passionate about supporting and caring for youth. This position supervises and provides oversight, assists with planning and implementing daily activities, maintains a clean, safe, and supportive environment, and communicates effectively with parents/guardians and staff to enhance each child's experience. The CRC kids club is a non-licensed drop-in childcare service available to CRC facility users while enjoying the CRC. 

About the City of Grand Junction Community Recreation Center:
This recruitment is happening at a very exciting time, as the City of Grand Junction completed our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan in January of 2021. This led to an election on April 6, 2021, where dedicated funding was secured on taxation from sales of cannabis. The PROS Plan is the blueprint for the future of the parks and recreation system, and a dedicated source of funding for implementation is now in place. The number one item on the PROS Plan is a community recreation center (CRC). Through the summer and fall of 2022, a CRC feasibility study planning process was led by the council-appointed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). This robust community input process was conducted to develop recommendations about the new CRC to include the location, funding sources, and the size of the facility as well as the amenities. On April 4, 2023, the citizens of Grand Junction voted to approve the ballot question to build a new Community Recreation Center (CRC). Over the next few years, design and construction work will commence with an anticipated opening date of late-2026. The selected candidate will be a member of a team that is excited to continue to maximize the quality and quantity of services for the citizens and visitors of Grand Junction, to build the community and improve the quality of life on the Western Slope.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the implementation of age-appropriate services for children three (3) months to nine (9) years of age to provide a safe and fun environment; define and communicate appropriate limits and boundaries; ensure smooth transitions between activities. 
• Perform routine cleaning of the kids club space and facility equipment; Organize the kids club materials, clean and sanitize all surfaces and floors, ensure the kids club is safe and in a good standing condition. 
• Enforce and monitor childcare compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and safety regulations; communicate and enforce all City, department, and facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with Recreation Coordinator - Youth, parents, guardians, and caregivers; collaborate with children's families to facilitate participation and address behavioral concerns.
• Serve as a liaison to CRC Staff, supervisory staff, employees, the general public, childcare families, and other groups; attend all assigned trainings, meetings, and special committees; represent the kids club and provide guidance related to childcare programming as needed. 
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed

What We Are Looking For: 

• Must be at least 16 years or older
• Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR/First Aid certificate

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Explore the Area: 
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits), we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. 

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512. 

What We Offer: At the City of Grand Junction, we value the contributions of our seasonal employees and recognize the importance of work-life balance. While seasonal positions are temporary, employees accrue Healthy Accruals-earned time off to use as needed. 

The Parks and Recreation Department enhances the quality of life in Grand Junction by maintaining and developing vibrant recreational spaces and facilities for residents and visitors. The department manages 45 parks, 25 playgrounds, 24 park shelters, 5 indoor recreation facilities including the Orchard Mesa Pool, Lincoln Park Hospitality Suite, the Bookcliff Activity Center, Lincoln Park Barn, and the Senior Recreation Center, and a multitude of outdoor facilities which include the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, 2 City Cemeteries, Amphitheater at Las Colonias and the Lincoln Park Stadium Sports Complex.