City Of Laredo, TX Laredo , TX 78041
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
Seasonal Position without Benefits
Monitors the activities of the summer camp recreational program and ensures participants comply with policies and procedures regarding the same.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Coordinates, organizes, and monitors educational and recreational programming; ensures participants comply with policies and procedures regarding the same.
Teaches children; ensures students receive proper instruction and are informed of available programming at recreation centers.
Coordinates and supervises the activities and events held at center; monitors the day-to-day activities to ensure success of the event and activities.
Coordinates and supervises the activities and events held at center; monitors the day-to-day activities to ensure success of the event and activities.
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to plan and organize recreational activities.
Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Never
Street environment (near moving traffic)
Construction site
Warehouse environment
Seldom
Sometimes
Office or similar indoor environment
Outdoor environment
Vehicles
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Communicable diseases
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Seldom
Sometimes
Frequently
Travel Position will require the employee to travel
Never:
Regional travel
National travel
International travel
Sometimes:
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
The following Licenses and Certifications that must be obtained after employment. Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated above from time of hire.
First Aid and CPR Certificates must be obtained within three (3) weeks of employment
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduledinterview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
City Of Laredo, TX