Parks & Rec - Level 4





Job Details
Parks & Rec - Level 4










Salary

$14.70 - $15.80 Hourly

Location

Parks & Recreation, MI

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

N/A

Department

Parks and Recreation Recreation Center

Opening Date

08/19/2022

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This job level contains the following positions:  Choir Director, Climbing Wall Belayer, Intern, Lifeguard I, Museum Collection Manager, Party Supervisor, Piano Accompanist, Sports Official, and Therapeutic Recreation Counselor. Please see the Illustrative Examples of Work section below for more information.
Choir Director – Directs the Livonia Civic Chorus; works with Piano Accompanist in preparation of two major shows in December and May; practices two hours per week September through November. Strong music background required. Must be at least 18 years old.
Climbing Wall Belayer – Monitors Recreation Center Climbing Wall; qualifies and records all participants; conducts belay, safety, and gear checks; works during rentals and special wall events.
Intern – Shadows full-time staff learning various operations of the department. Will be required to organize and implement one to two programs based on length of internship. Must meet requirements of University program.
Lifeguard I – At assigned pools, assists the public; enforces pool rules; responds to emergencies; performs activity set ups and clean ups. Must be at least 15 years old.
Party Supervisor – Supervises weekend party/rental operations and Facility Attendant; works with custodians in assuring proper and timely cleaning and turnover of rooms between parties/rentals; assists with booking parties/rentals. Must be at least 18 years old.
Piano Accompanist – The Accompanist for the Livonia Civic Chorus; works with Choir Director in preparation of two major shows in December and May; practices two hours per week September through November. Strong piano accompanist background required.
Sports Official – Supervises and schedules Officials; responsible for training of officials. Must be familiar with rule changes and work well with coaches. Possesses advanced knowledge of sport (i.e. basketball, volleyball, baseball, pickleball, softball).
Therapeutic Recreation Counselor – Responsible for leading and supervising activities for persons with special needs; assists in planning, organizing, and conducting recreation activities for participants of assigned program; leads and facilitates activities at assigned events and programs; ensures the safety and well-being of program participants; attends training in order to gain knowledge of current safety rules and departmental policies. Must be at least 18 years old. Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS

• Be at least 16 years old (or as specified); and
• Be able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays; and
• Have the ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds; and
• Have the ability to demonstrate techniques and skills associated with the position; and
• Aquatic Staff: must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard training or nationally recognized certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification, First Aid certification, and be able to pass a swim test.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to:

• Work variable hours
• Follow established daily operating procedures
• Assure safety of participants
• Work effectively with the public and department personnel
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

NOTE:  Advancement to step 1.5 will happen at six months of employment. Advancement to the next step will be considered after one year of employment, if a minimum of 125 hours have been worked and a satisfactory employee evaluation has been obtained.

Temporary employees are not eligible for fringe benefits.

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Please select the job(s) to which you are applying:

• Choir Director


• Climbing Wall Belayer


• Intern


• Lifeguard I


• Party Supervisor


• Piano Accompanist


• Sports Official


• Therapeutic Recreation Counselor

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Are you at least 16 years old (or otherwise specified)?

• Yes


• No

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Are you able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes


• No

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Do you have the ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds?

• Yes


• No

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Do you have the ability to demonstrate the techniques and skills associated with the position?

• Yes


• No

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AQUATIC STAFF: must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard training or nationally recognized certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification, First Aid certification, and be able to pass a swim test. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes


• No


• N/A - not applying for an aquatics position

* Required Question

Agency
City of Livonia
Phone

(734) 466-2530



Website
http://www.livonia.gov




Address


Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive

3rd Floor Civil Service Department






Livonia, Michigan, 48154