Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
seasonal employment
Ohio Public Employment Retirement System (OPERS)
competitive hourly wage
community engagement
Internship opportunity
hands-on experience
Professional Development
Job Description
The City of Gahanna Parks and Recreation Department, located in Gahanna, Ohio, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its community members through a wide range of recreational programs, facilities, and events. The department plays a vital role in creating, organizing, and managing recreational activities for all age groups, promoting health, wellness, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. As a key public entity, the department works closely with residents, volunteers, and other city departments to ensure that recreational services meet the evolving needs of the community. The employment opportunity offered is a seasonal job position based in Gahanna, OH,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid and current Ohio driver’s license with acceptable driver’s abstract
- Availability to work outside of standard business hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting up to 100 pounds and performing activities such as swimming, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions
- Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
- Willingness to serve as backup for other positions and perform additional duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
- Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
- Valid and current Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Knowledge of methods involved in organizing, conducting, promoting and supervising recreation activities
- Knowledge of modern management principles and practices
- Knowledge of mathematics and accounting as it relates to creating and maintaining a departmental budget
- Proficiency in all computer applications and hardware related to job functions
- Knowledge of department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations
- Skill in planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of instructors
- Skill in communicating orally and in writing with internal staff, citizens, and departmental staff in a courteous manner
- Skill in operating and maintaining all assigned equipment
- Ability to develop and evaluate programs and services that meet basic needs of customers
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, other government agencies, social agencies and the public
Job Duties
- Assist the Recreation Superintendent in planning, organizing, and coordinating community events and recreational activities for all age groups
- Prepare planning documents and needs assessments for events
- Communicate event plans to Parks and Recreation Department Supervisors
- Independently lead recreation programs including paddle boats
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Department to promote events and activities, including email and social media marketing
- Support Recreation division with administrative functions including paddle boat deposits, office organization, and financial reporting
- Lead and maintain the promotion of excellent customer service standards at all levels of operations
- Provide leadership and direction to summer staff and contractors
- Implement and enforce emergency action plans and facility safety policies
- Serve as backup for other positions within the department
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Recreation Superintendent
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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