Seasonal Nature Based Activity Specialist (Summer ProgramsMultiple PositionsAustin Parks and Recreation)

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Job Description:

Duties Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Safely facilitate and actively supervise participants at all times while engaging in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

• Develop modify and teach program activities to accommodate various ages abilities and interests.

• Regular attendance is mandatory for this position.

• Attend all sessions of scheduled staff training.

• Serve as a role-model exercising appropriate decision-making and boundary setting.

• Utilize effective behavior management skills including enforcing policies fairly consistently kindly and firmly.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with participants parents co-workers and supervisor.

• Work cooperatively with co-counselors and other staff.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Complete reports and forms and assist with maintaining records in accordance with City of Austin (COA) and Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge skills abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of youth programs and activities.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in problem solving.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Ability to work with children and teens including youth with special needs.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the City and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma/GED and no experience required.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.

• May require certification in CPR First Aid Water Safety Instruction or other areas as specified for the assigned class.

• Texas Class C Driver or Commercial Driver license if required for the assignment.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with environmental education basic animal handling hiking and other outdoor adventure activities.

• Experience in team building redirecting challenging behaviors and setting healthy boundaries with youth ages 5-17 years old.

• Experience with professional video and filmmaking equipment including cameras audio gear lighting setups and editing software (for Camacho Activity Center).

• Experience leading and/or instructing youth ages 5-17 years old in one or more of the following: Environmental Education/Interpretation Biking Kayaking Rock-climbing Caving and Overnight Camping.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to fluently communicate (reading writing speaking) in English and Spanish.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Work Locations:

• Austin Nature & Science Center: 2389 Stratford Dr. Austin TX 78746

• Camacho Activity Center: 35 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St. Austin TX 78702

Work Schedule:

• Variable schedule 20 40 hours per week.

• May be required to work during special events evenings weekends & holidays.

• Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

• May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Salary:

$22.05 per hour.

Notes to Candidate:

The City of AustinParks and Recreation Department (APR)provides protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as medical paid leave time a great retirement plan training opportunities and more! ClickHEREfor more information.

The purpose of theSeasonal Nature Based Activity Specialistposition will be to work between 20 and 40 hours per week in a camp program setting. Successful applicants must demonstrate strong leadership exhibit creative thinking exercise good judgment and have excellent communication skills.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application:A detailed complete application is required and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as See Resume will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

• Skills Assessments:Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.

• Virtual Interviews:APRmay conduct virtual interviews.

• Military/Veteran:An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s) or valid comparable document at the time of interview.

• Driving Requirements:This position requires a Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet theCity of Austins Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

• Physical Requirements:Tasks involve bending lifting walking carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to work with participants adapting to a variety of conditions such as daily walking hiking climbing standing balancing kneeling stooping running bending crawling swimming stretching and reaching in rugged terrain. Tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement. Ability to work outside in all types of weather and/or inclement conditions and in confined spaces.

Other Information:

• Application Status Communication:Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.

• Travel:If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of AustinDriver Safety Program you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace:APRwork site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on anyAPRwork site including construction sites parking lots garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race creed color national origin sex gender identity age religion veteran status disability or sexual addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS AIDS Related Complex or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.