Assistant Recreation Coordinator - Kid Zone

Assistant Recreation Coordinator, Kid Zone

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.

Online applications will be accepted beginning May 18, 2023, and must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (Arizona Time) on August 16, 2023.

Salary Range:

$23.13 to $30.99 Hourly

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Pay Increases occur in July
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:
Office of Education, Career and Family Services / Kid Zone

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Split shift. Typical Schedule: 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#901853

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to supervise all aspects of a before and after school program or preschool program for children in grades Pre K – 8th grade. Common duties include compliance with the Department of Health Services, the Department of Economic Security, staff supervision, planning and special events. This position will work closely with a COT Supervisor as well as school administration and community members. This position will also work all-day fall, winter and spring break and summer camp programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires two (2) years recreation programming, elementary educational enrichment

programming or early childhood education. Facility management experience is preferred.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires the equivalent to the completion of an Associate’s of Arts degree in recreation

administration, elementary education or degree related to the core functions of this position.
The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of, or required to obtain, an appropriate CPR/AED and 1st Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of the appropriate credentials and qualifications to qualify for Site Director as required by the Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Child Care Licensing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment physical
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.