Recreation Leader I

Introduction

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is home to the valley's premier destination for all things trains. It is a unique site featuring multiple rides including two miniature railroads and one antique carousel, a historical railroad museum, model railroad building, two outdoor play areas, outdoor splash pad, and NEW indoor play structure in the Roundhouse. This location also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year providing family fun for the community. There are multiple opportunities to provide excellent customer service in the areas of ride operations, ticket and souvenir sales, museums. Do you remember how you felt when you went to your favorite them park as a child? Help us create amazing experiences for people of all ages!
Areas of operations include Model Building, Museums, Food & Beverage, Front Desk, Ride Operations, Roundhouse Play, and Birthday Parties.

About the Position:
Assists in various recreation programs at an assigned recreation facility.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $22.48/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• No education or experience required for this position.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Plans and conducts recreational activities at the direction of Recreation Leader II's.
• Organizes games for children of all ages and adults at a recreation facility; conducts parties for children and may operate a scale sized railroad and carousel including taking tickets and giving a safety speech to riders.
• Enforces and explains policies and procedures to park patrons in all areas of the park; handles complaints; observes patrons in the parks including the building facility; observes patron/program participants' behavior and safety hazards of the grounds/facility.
• Monitors sites, picking up paper and trash.
• Completes written reports; maintains accurate written records of accidents and other incidents that occur on the park grounds or in the Recreation facilities; notifies supervisor of accidents and incidents.
• Roves/maintains security & safety of facilities throughout the shift.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a City office environment, park facility, and outside in park area.
• Physical agility to conduct various recreation activities.
• Lifts, carries, and sets up: tables, chairs, sound and lighting equipment, craft and art materials, recreation equipment, and other equipment (weighing 20-50 pounds) with assistance.
• Accesses paved, gravel, or turf park areas.
• Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving continuous periods of time. Work sometimes involves climbing elevations; requires moderate muscular exertion and lifting.
• Physically move around in all areas of the park over rough, uneven terrain.
• Exposure to dust, pollen, noise, inclement weather, and temperature extremes.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including: computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Works days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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