Recreation Leader III (Part-Time/Year-Round/Seasonal) - City

$15.75 - $18.75 Hourly

Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

There are openings for part-time/year-round and seasonal positions.

Employees in part-time/year-round positions may work no more than 29 hours per week.

Seasonal employment is expected to begin on April 15 and last through October 15, 2024.

Important Application Information: Completion of the supplemental questions is required.

Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

These positions are located in the Athletics, Aquatics, Natural Resources and General Recreation Divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City. These positions are responsible for the overall leadership of a specific program within a recreation facility or athletic facility.

Typical duties include: maintaining all necessary forms, paperwork and attendance records of participants; being on-site for all scheduled activities; distributing necessary paperwork to participants; acting as an on-site liaison to assist participants, spectators and program vendors; problem-solving, communicating and mediating (as needed) issues between participants and the general public; assisting with teaching skills, strategies and rules to participants; following through with inclement weather policy as needed; canceling program activities on-site when necessary and updating schedules and communications as appropriate, as well as immediate supervisor; attending to accidents and emergencies/crises; completing necessary reports for all incidents; consulting with supervisor as necessary on City, department, division policies and procedures; being available for all staff and participant meetings, and any additional program meetings; reporting any questions, *This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license. concerns, programmatic information, emergencies, etc., immediately to the supervisor; maintaining ongoing communication with supervisor regarding program status; scheduling contract, volunteer, ancillary, third party and/or lower-level part-time staff as necessary; maintaining cleanliness and order of the program area; inventorying and maintaining all program equipment; distributing and inventorying all equipment to participants; informing participants, recreation center staff and Recreation Coordinator of any changes in the program and/or schedule; assisting in the enforcement of program rules, emphasizing safety and sportsmanship; assisting in the recruitment, training and supervision of contract, volunteers, ancillary, third party and/or lower-level part-time staff as needed; distributing and collecting program evaluations; working cooperatively with all individuals within the program; assisting in the promotion and advertisement of the program through the development and distribution of program flyers, registrations, brochures, newsletters and calendars; developing and distributing promotional material; and following all cash handling procedures. CPR/First Aid Certification (or the ability to get certified within 60 days of hire) is required.

Ability to travel is required.

OTHER DETAILS

Note: This position requires you to be at least 18 years old at the time you make application.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire.

If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530. If your rehire status has been coded "Not Eligible," "Eligible 3," or "Conditional," you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department's Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression), age, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.