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Recreation Specialist

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$25.18 - $33.99/hr

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Recreation Leader

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$17.70/hr

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Recreation Program Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing limited resources with diverse community needs, managing logistics for multiple simultaneous events, and ensuring strong participation. They must also address safety concerns, adapt to changing weather or facility issues, and communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and participants. Successfully overcoming these challenges involves strong organizational skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to build collaborative relationships within the community and with partner organizations.

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Parks and Recreation Aide

Parks and Recreation Aide

Cocopah Casino

Somerton, AZ • On-site

$15.37/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Description
SUMMARY
The Parks and Recreation Aide will be assisting the Parks and Recreation Director and Coordinator with programs and activities scheduled by Parks and Recreation tailored to the community. This position will provide support by assisting with administrative tasks, logistics, and other department operations as needed. This is a Part-Time position that doesn't exceed 25 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with all programs, activities, and events organized by the department.
• Assist with customer service, inventories, setups, and teardowns, facility, and equipment maintenance.
• Helps with sports, arts, and recreation programs to ensure that activities and events are available for the community.
• Helps develop art-based programs, managing equipment and supplies
• Guides participants in creative arts and crafts activities, providing instruction, organizing groups, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
• Provides clear and engaging instruction in various artistic techniques, such as painting, drawing, beading, etc.
• Data entry, record-keeping, preparing reports, and coordinating logistics.
• Providing information about programs, assisting clients, and observing and reporting concerns.
• Typing letters and reports as may be required from time to time
• Assisting in the planning and overseeing of significant events
• Maintaining facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Assist with other recreation programs and community events, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Proficiency in the specific area of art and craft specialty, with the ability to demonstrate techniques effectively.
• Knowledge of recreation and Arts program administration and delivery.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, stand for long periods, repetitive stooping and bending, or kneeling.
• Demonstrate a dedication to the position and the Tribal community
• Ability to work occasional weekends and irregular schedules as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be energetic, organized, apply good judgment, and have a genuine interest in the Cocopah community
• First Aid /CPR Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Food Handler's Card or willingness to obtain.
• Must have an Arizona Driver's license
• Must pass DPS/FBI fingerprint background investigation; felonies or 2 misdemeanors are an automatic disqualification.
• Applicant must be age 18 or older at the time of hire.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in recreation/sports work or experience in a related field.
*All applicants must be 18 years or older to apply*
We Offer Great Fringe Benefits for our Full-time Positions
Disclaimers:
There are suitability standards that all applicants must meet to obtain employment with Cocopah Casino and the Cocopah Indian Tribe. Applicants who have felonies, warrants, outstanding tickets, and misdemeanors for shoplifting, weapons, theft, domestic violence, or numerous drug convictions will not be eligible for employment.
By our policy and procedure manual, newly hired employees' pay shall be set to at least the minimum value of the pay schedule to which the position has been allocated according to our Pay schedule based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the midpoint for the pay grade.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The opening and closing of these positions are subject to change upon the needs of each department. For more information, please contact Cocopah Human Resources at 928-627-2102.
NATIVE AMERICAN AND CURRENT EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ONGOING RANDOM DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTS.