KIDCO Recreation Worker (NON-PERMANENT)

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ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The KIDCO Recreation Worker provides direct supervision and recreational programming for children ages 5–11 in KIDCO After School, KIDCO Summer, and School's Out programs offered during school breaks. The position assists with planning and leads safe, structured, age-appropriate recreational activities, including games, sports, arts and crafts, and other group activities. The Recreation Worker maintains participant safety and accountability, reinforces positive behavior, and communicates appropriately with participants, parents/guardians, school personnel, and recreation staff.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Recreation Program Coordinator or designated site leadership. This position does not supervise employees

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates recreational programs for up to 20 participants aged 5-11 by following pre-approved program planning and direction from the site lead. Assists with the creation of new activities or recreational program options.
• Ensures safety of program participants by adhering to department policies and procedures and properly reporting accidents and hazardous conditions immediately to a supervisor.
• Maintains constant and appropriate communication with participants’ parents or guardians, school personnel, and all recreation staff.
• Inspects and cleans designated program areas to maintain care for equipment and facilities.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

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The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.  The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits athttps://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). 

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The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation forindividuals with disabilities orwhorequire religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources atEmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or520-791-2619.   

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For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-837-4190.