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Seasonal (Seasonal)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Position Summary:
This summer seasonal position is responsible for leading and organizing activities for the summer programs and maintaining a safe play environment, providing arts, crafts, daily activities, and supervising program participants.
Hours will vary based on candidate availability, department needs, and weather.
Examples of Work Performed:
The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
Responsible for leading and organizing activities for the summer programs and maintaining a safe play environment, providing arts, crafts, daily activities, and supervising program participants.
Oversee Program Leaders during scheduled programming.
Plan, organize and lead programs & activities for the summer programs.
Maintain order, supervise and guide scheduled and unscheduled activities for program participants.
Review and prepare necessary items to implement daily lesson plans.
Maintain a safe play environment for program participants including checking activity area for hazardous conditions, i.e. litter, broken glass, equipment condition.
Prepare all required reports on accidents & incidents including participant injury or discipline.
Prepare all required forms including incident reports, action reports, attendance logs & evaluation forms.
Order required supplies & equipment and maintain & submit all records and receipts for approved expenses for the playground & tennis programs.
Respond to citizen concerns.
Report unlawful behavior, vandalism, and hazardous conditions to the proper site authorities and to the Recreation Superintendent promptly.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent, 18 years of age, and advanced course work in the field of education, recreation, business management, and at least two years experience in recreation program leadership or any equivalent combination of experience and training provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets County standards. Candidate must pass a criminal background check and driving record check to be eligible for this position.
CPR/First Aid Certified or ability to obtain one before programming starts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Great communication skills.
Ability to work with others in a team environment
Compensation:
Starting hourly rate for Activity Coordinator is $16.25 year one, $16.50 year two, and $16.75 year three. This is a seasonal position and there are no benefits.
Physical Requirements:
High Physical Requirements - Job requires significant physical exertion, with tasks that involve more active movement. This job may include standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, or engaging in manual labor.
All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
Selection Procedure:
The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.
Special Accommodations:
Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
Notice to Applicants:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law