Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5920 - Recreation Specialist

Salary Grade: 2

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $17.37 - $20.41 Per Hour

Pay Range: $17.37 - $23.45 Per Hour 

Range Explanation: 

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. 

The Recreation Specialist leads recreational/leisure activities for groups of varying ages at recreation centers and selected sites. This classification may also coordinate the efforts of recreational staff and volunteer, seasonal and intermittent personnel.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Leads and coordinates recreational, special events and sports activities for participants of all ages;

• Maintains close liaison with the community and provides information about recreation activities;

• May coordinate recreation activities and special events with social activities of other agencies;

• Interprets and explains game rules and organizes teams in sports;

• Supervises the issuance, use and care of recreation supplies and equipment;

• Officiates informal sports and team activities;

• Coordinates work of assigned recreation personnel and volunteers;

• Ensures safety and cleanliness of recreation facilities;

• Guides participants and maintains discipline;

• Attends meetings and training sessions;

• May be required to collect money, prepare and make bank deposits or process payments utilizing registration software;

• May be required to obtain and maintain a National Fitness Certification and teach fitness classes;

• Uses technology for creating documents, preparing reports, maintaining records and communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) months of experience coordinating, leading, or assisting in recreational, educational, or community programs involving individuals or groups of varying ages.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum six (6) months experience leading recreation activities for youth programs.

• Minimum six (6) months experience leading recreation activities for adults of all ages.

• Minimum six (6) months experience using basic computer applications.

• Minimum three (3) months experience leading fitness or exercise activities.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. 

Supplemental Information: 

Licenses and Certificates:  Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Some positions may require CPR/First Aid certification within two months of hire. Some positions require a National Fitness certification within first six months of hire date. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure/certification shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. 

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. 

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.