Town of Parker
Events Assistant (PT)
Town of Parker, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Salary: $16.00 - $20.27 Hourly
Location : Location Varies, CO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: P1369-24
Department: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department
Opening Date: 11/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in the planning and operation of Recreation events, birthday parties, classes, and activities. Requiring frequent weekend and evening hours, this position assists with event organizing, volunteer supervision, leading activities, customer service, and event set up and tear down.
We are looking for applicants to specifically work birthday parties at this time. Hours worked will include weekends.
Examples of Essential Duties
Assists in the execution of a variety of Recreation events, birthday parties, classes, and activities.
Facilitates games and activities in the event space including but not limited to climbing, in-line skating, basketball, volleyball, soccer, kickball, dodgeball, flag football, softball, swimming, etc.
Readies the event space; cleans the area, sets up necessary equipment and supplies.
Discusses activities and event schedule with patrons, as directed.
Assists in resolving patron issues and complaints; accommodates reasonable requests.
Oversees the timing of events and related activities.
Tears down the event space; clears and cleans the general area, breaks down event equipment, ensures overall cleanliness of the event space.
Provides event coordination, supporting events and activities on evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Adheres to and enforces the Town of Parker's and the Parks, Recreation & Open Space's policies and procedures.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Possession of or the ability to obtain a Belay certification on Fieldhouse Climbing Wall within ninety (90) days of hire.
An equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Skill in the provision of customer service.
Skill in managing multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
Ability to facilitate group activities.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, Town officials, community organizers, the public and promoters.
Ability to work under and adhere to deadlines, even in stressful or difficult situations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
Ability to issue clear and concise verbal and/or written instructions to others and report operations verbally or in written form.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Various sports equipment (games, balls, hockey sticks, etc.) radios, printers, and small hand tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, reach, push, pull and lift up to 25 pounds, and perform repetitive motions. Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift up to 40 pounds. On a rare occasion, the employee may be required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision to perform routine observation, reading and writing; moderate vision to operate equipment such as calculators, typewriters, and/or word processors; close vision for reading detailed charts or computer printouts, operating vehicles or equipment requiring depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a climate controlled office environment but may be required to work at various locations such as parks, and various Town facilities and locations. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate, but may be loud during events.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, and are in no way construed or perceived to be exhaustive. The omission of a specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Additional Information
Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Please contact jobs@parkerco.gov with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
Full pay range is: $16.00/hr. - $20.27/hr.
We are looking for applicants to specifically work birthday parties at this time. Hours worked will include weekends.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
As a part-time Town of Parker employee, you have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse.
01
Are you 16 years of age or older?
02
Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Belay certification on the Fieldhouse Climbing Wall within 90 days of hire?
03
Saturday and Sunday daytime hours will be required. Can you work on these days?
Required Question
Location : Location Varies, CO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: P1369-24
Department: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department
Opening Date: 11/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in the planning and operation of Recreation events, birthday parties, classes, and activities. Requiring frequent weekend and evening hours, this position assists with event organizing, volunteer supervision, leading activities, customer service, and event set up and tear down.
We are looking for applicants to specifically work birthday parties at this time. Hours worked will include weekends.
Examples of Essential Duties
Assists in the execution of a variety of Recreation events, birthday parties, classes, and activities.
Facilitates games and activities in the event space including but not limited to climbing, in-line skating, basketball, volleyball, soccer, kickball, dodgeball, flag football, softball, swimming, etc.
Readies the event space; cleans the area, sets up necessary equipment and supplies.
Discusses activities and event schedule with patrons, as directed.
Assists in resolving patron issues and complaints; accommodates reasonable requests.
Oversees the timing of events and related activities.
Tears down the event space; clears and cleans the general area, breaks down event equipment, ensures overall cleanliness of the event space.
Provides event coordination, supporting events and activities on evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Adheres to and enforces the Town of Parker's and the Parks, Recreation & Open Space's policies and procedures.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Possession of or the ability to obtain a Belay certification on Fieldhouse Climbing Wall within ninety (90) days of hire.
An equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Skill in the provision of customer service.
Skill in managing multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
Ability to facilitate group activities.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, Town officials, community organizers, the public and promoters.
Ability to work under and adhere to deadlines, even in stressful or difficult situations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
Ability to issue clear and concise verbal and/or written instructions to others and report operations verbally or in written form.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Various sports equipment (games, balls, hockey sticks, etc.) radios, printers, and small hand tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, reach, push, pull and lift up to 25 pounds, and perform repetitive motions. Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift up to 40 pounds. On a rare occasion, the employee may be required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision to perform routine observation, reading and writing; moderate vision to operate equipment such as calculators, typewriters, and/or word processors; close vision for reading detailed charts or computer printouts, operating vehicles or equipment requiring depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a climate controlled office environment but may be required to work at various locations such as parks, and various Town facilities and locations. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate, but may be loud during events.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, and are in no way construed or perceived to be exhaustive. The omission of a specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Additional Information
Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Please contact jobs@parkerco.gov with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
Full pay range is: $16.00/hr. - $20.27/hr.
We are looking for applicants to specifically work birthday parties at this time. Hours worked will include weekends.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
As a part-time Town of Parker employee, you have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse.
01
Are you 16 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Belay certification on the Fieldhouse Climbing Wall within 90 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
03
Saturday and Sunday daytime hours will be required. Can you work on these days?
- Yes
- No
Required Question