Recreation Support Staff - Harvest House

h2About the Department/h2pp dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" id="isPasted"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none;"strongThis position will remain open until filled./strong/span/pp dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongThis position will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday) nor participation in the retirement system./strong/span/pbrp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongAbout our opportunity:/strong/span/pp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position ofnbsp;/spanspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongRecreation Support Staff/strong/spanspan style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"nbsp;in thenbsp;/spanspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongParks amp; Recreation/strong/spanspan style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"nbsp;department. Asheville Parks amp; Recreation provides inclusive programs, services, and events across community centers and parks that promote health, wellness, and connection. This position supports programs, events, and facility operations atnbsp;/spanspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongHarvest House/strong/spanspan style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"nbsp;to ensure a safe, positive, and welcoming experience for the community./span/pbrp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongWhat you’ll be doing:/strong/span/pul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Prepares, organizes, and facilitates daily and weekly activity schedules for community members./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"May assist in leading group games, crafts, enrichment activities, and recreational programs./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Provides excellent customer service and communication to participants, parents/guardians, and community members./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Ensures safety rules and procedures are followed; administers first aid as needed./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Assists with behavior management of participants and communicates issues to supervisors in a timely manner./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Provides program set-up and tear-down for activities, classes, and special events./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Supervises rental of facilities and assists with community events./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Maintains cleanliness and organization of facility spaces, including incidental janitorial duties such as picking up trash, bathroom cleaning, and emptying receptacles./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Maintains a positive attitude and fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Communicates clearly both in writing and verbally with the public and co-workers./span/p/li/ulp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"br/pp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongSalary:/strong/spanspan style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"nbsp;$17.70 hourly/span/pp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"br/pp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongWork Schedule:/strong/span/pp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Varies by program and facility needs; may include evenings and weekends./span/pbrp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongAbout you:/strong/span/pp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:/span/pul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"At least 16 years of age./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Valid driver's license preferred./span/p/li/ulp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongPerformance aptitudes/strong/span/pul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Ability to learn and apply departmental rules, regulations, and procedures within a reasonable training period./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with the public, volunteers, and City staff./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Ability to multi-task while maintaining safety and strong customer service./span/p/li/ulp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongPhysical requirements/strong/span/pul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Ability to lift at least 10 lbs./span/p/lili dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Adequate vision and hearing to safely monitor participants and facilities./span/p/li/ulp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"br/pp dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply./span/pbrbr/p