Recreation Leader II

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 Food & Beverage, Front Desk, Ride Operations, Roundhouse Play, and Birthday Parties.

About the Position:
The Recreation Leader II oversees, plans, and conducts recreation and related activities at a Park, and/or Neighborhood Community Center in the Community Services Division.

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 $24.79/hour .

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• No education required for this position.
• A minimum of six months experience in a customer service position.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Successfully complete first aid and safety classes.
• A valid food handler's license ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire or promotion is required for the Concessions Assignment.
• 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.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/section assignment.

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, organizes, and conducts special events, games, sport activities, birthday parties and arts and crafts for children of all ages, and adults.
• Communicates effectively in person and on the telephone with patrons and/or program participants.
• Observes patrons and program participants in order to maintain discipline, order, and crowd control at activity site.
• Sets up, tears down, and cleans up for special events, projects, and programs.
• Maintains safety and security of facility, including all aspects of recreation, planning and programming.
• Performscashier duties including greeting customers, handling inquiries, accepting payment of fees, handling cash according to City policy and procedures, issuing passes, and completing all necessary reporting and record keeping documentation.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Move objects up to 50 pounds a long distance (greater than 20 ft.), such as setting up tables, sound and lighting equipment, booth frames, and lifting trash bags with assistance.
• For some assignments, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance, bend, stoop, stand for long periods of time, and scoop ice cream requiring repetitive arm/hand movement.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to enter data or information into a terminal, personal computer, or other keyboard device.
• Operate a motorized vehicle.
• Workdays, 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.

T his 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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