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Definition POSITIONS ARE SEASONAL PART-TIME WORKING AT GOOD PARK GOLF COURSE. Official Title: Summer Recreation Specialist - Golf This is seasonal specialist work in the City's summer recreation GOLF program at the City's Good Park golf course. An employee in this class develops, supervises, and instructs a summer recreation program in a particular recreational specialty area.

The season for employees in this class in the Golf Course Division begins March 1 and ends December 1 each year. Works under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor or independently under general supervision. Characteristic Work Develops, supervises and instructs classes, and activities for persons engaged in the City's Golf program.

Ensures programs are conducted in an orderly fashion; maintains staff and participant safety. Ensures appropriate conduct from participants. Greets participants and visitors and distributes accurate information regarding all activities and sites.

Maintains open and positive communication with participants and visitors. Responds to public inquiries about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings. Provides information regarding recreation programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other city departments and the general public.

Prepares a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, and flyers. Coordinates, schedules and maintains related records and statistics for programs. Collects fees associated with programs.

Assists in recruiting, organizing, and coordinating volunteer staff. Plans and participates in publicizing programs and in stimulating participation. Assists in coordinating, scheduling, and supervising City and Community Learning Center recreation facilities; ensures proper use of facilities by recreation groups.

Required to work some evening and weekend hours, tournaments, evening leagues, special events, skill or other major recreation or City sponsored events. Applies first aid. Conducts safety and maintenance checks of assigned location.

May assist with food and beverage preparation. Sets up tables, booths and equipment for events. Performs a variety of miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering phones, typing correspondence, running errands, and assisting other City divisions as needed.

Adheres to all City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Learns and follows City and Departmental practices and safety procedures. Performs related work as required.

Must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends. Must occasionally perform difficult physical labor such as climbing, bending, kneeling and performing repetitive movements. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of one year of formal participation or instructional experience in golf.

Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in assigned community recreation program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. List of essential functions available upon request.

Competitive Examination Process This is a classified position. The examination will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's golf experience and their general recreation background. The candidates will be ranked in a standard manner based on information, records, and other data related to the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position sought.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment. RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades. VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.

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The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.

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