Youth Activities Specialist

• Job Description

  Requirements
  
  MOS Code: None
  
  The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.06 per hour.
  
  Education and Experience: A High School diploma, GED, or higher and three (3) months of experience in recreation or a related field.
  
  General Purpose
  
  Under general supervision, facilitate and monitor a wide variety of recreational activities for participants in a group recreation setting; perform other related duties as required.
  
  Typical Duties
  
  Implement and lead social and recreational activities for participants at assigned site, to include, but not limited to, summer camps, special needs, after school sites and school playground programs, in accordance with El Paso Parks and Recreation Department's mission. Involves: Ensure participant's safety and well being at all times. Responsible for the use and condition of all recreation supplies and equipment inventory. Apply established disciplinary policies and procedures to ensure a safe and positive environment. Render simple first aid in emergency situations. Supervise volunteers as assigned.
  
  Assist in supporting recreational activities in a group setting. Involves: Supervise assigned classroom or playground. Collect and account for fees received from participants. Complete all required reports in an accurate and timely manner. Oversee and participate in the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned facility.
  
  General Information
  
  For complete job specification, click here .
  
  The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.06 per hour.
  
  Note: This is an unclassified, contract position.
  
  Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
  
  Note: This is new advertisement for Youth Activities Specialist. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.
  
  A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
  
  To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
  
  Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
  
  Determined by agreement
  
  Closing Date/Time: Continuous

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • City of El Paso

  • 915-212-1244

  THE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:

  • Competitive wages
  • Pension Plans
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off­ and Paid Parental Leave
  • Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs

  Mission:

  Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.

  Vision:

  Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.

  Values:

  Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People

  THE COMMUNITY

  Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
  El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.

  El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.

  Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range.  Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.

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