Company:
City of Thornton
Location: Thornton
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $15.39 - $20.32 Hourly
Location : City of Thornton; Community Center, CO
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 24268
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs
Division: Recreation and Golf Temporary
Opening Date: 10/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
WORK HOURS: HOURS VARY (SEE BELOW)
STATUS 2: FLSA NON-EXEMPT
DAYS/HOURS:
Variable evenings and weekends with youth volunteers.
Roughly 8-20 hours per month. Leader helps determine the hours for meetings and schedule.
Under specified supervision, assists with Thornton Youth Council. Works with the Executive Committee to plan meetings and volunteer events and activities, leads/assists with meetings and preparation sessions, and supervises youth at events and volunteer activities. Reports to the Recreation Coordinator-Preschool Youth and Teens.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Assists with the supervision of participants.
Assists with providing age-appropriate activities.
Sets up, tears down activities.
Enforces safety standards and regulations throughout the program to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws. Ensures all possible safety measures are observed. Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports.
Provides outreach to youth and teens in the community.
Develops and builds relationships with youth and their families.
Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with parents to answer questions and resolve problems.
Reports parental issues and concerns to supervisor.
Complies with, communicates, and enforces City, departmental, facility, and program rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
May assist in planning and implementing program curriculum and activities.
May assist in the promotion of scheduled activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Non-licensed programs: Must be at least 18 years of age; and have at least one year (270 hours) of experience working with youth ages 11-19 years of age.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid Colorado CDL driver's license with a safe driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of basic child care principles.
Skill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Standard Precautions activities.
Skill in the safe and healthy operation of a structured program.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Ability to effectively lead and coordinate activities.
Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with children ages 11-19 years of age and with parents.
Ability to promote and provide a quality program.
Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.
Ability to react quickly and accurately to changing elements.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions. This job requires medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles. The employee may be subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including being in extreme heat. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate to high.
The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email to receive a copy of our 2024 Benefits Guide.
Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:
01
Are you at least 18 years of age?
02
Do you have at least one year (270 hours) of experience working with youth 11-19 years of age in a structured environment?
03
Please select the appropriate range of your experience working with youth 11 to 19 years of age. "Your application / resume must reflect this experience."
04
Please describe your experience working with children/teens in a supervisory role. If none please enter "N/A".( Include dates that you obtained this experience.)
05
Do you have a commercial driver's license?
06
Do you have a passenger endorsement on your commercial driver's license?
07
If you have a CDL A or B license, we will conduct a full query using CDL Clearinghouse as part of the pre employment process. Check "Yes" if you already have set up a CDL Clearinghouse account online. Check "No" if you do not have an online account set up.Check "Does Not Apply" if you do not have a CDL A or B license.
08
If you have not created an online account with CDL Clearinghouse: check "yes" if you intend to complete this process soon. check "no" if you do not intend to create an online account. *Please note that if you check "no", you will need to plan for an extra 2-3 weeks in the hiring process just to complete the CDL consent form by snail mail that comes from CDL Clearinghouse.
09
Please select the appropriate range of work experience as it relates to transporting passengers:
10
Please describe your work experience as it relates to transporting passengers (including dates and places of employment). If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
11
In regard to your driving history, have you had a restricted license or any suspensions, cancellations, denials, revocations, or any other loss of license in the last 3 years?
12
In regard to your driving history, have you been convicted of reckless driving in the last 3 years?
13
In regard to your driving history: Have you been convicted of a DWAI or DUI in the last 3 years?
14
Do you have a current CPR and/or 1st Aid certification? Check all that apply.
15
Do you understand that all qualifying experience obtained for this position MUST be listed on your application / resume in order to be considered for hire? *Even if you are a current City of Thornton employee!*
Required Question
Location : City of Thornton; Community Center, CO
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 24268
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs
Division: Recreation and Golf Temporary
Opening Date: 10/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
WORK HOURS: HOURS VARY (SEE BELOW)
STATUS 2: FLSA NON-EXEMPT
DAYS/HOURS:
Variable evenings and weekends with youth volunteers.
Roughly 8-20 hours per month. Leader helps determine the hours for meetings and schedule.
Under specified supervision, assists with Thornton Youth Council. Works with the Executive Committee to plan meetings and volunteer events and activities, leads/assists with meetings and preparation sessions, and supervises youth at events and volunteer activities. Reports to the Recreation Coordinator-Preschool Youth and Teens.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Assists with the supervision of participants.
Assists with providing age-appropriate activities.
Sets up, tears down activities.
Enforces safety standards and regulations throughout the program to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws. Ensures all possible safety measures are observed. Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports.
Provides outreach to youth and teens in the community.
Develops and builds relationships with youth and their families.
Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with parents to answer questions and resolve problems.
Reports parental issues and concerns to supervisor.
Complies with, communicates, and enforces City, departmental, facility, and program rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
May assist in planning and implementing program curriculum and activities.
May assist in the promotion of scheduled activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Non-licensed programs: Must be at least 18 years of age; and have at least one year (270 hours) of experience working with youth ages 11-19 years of age.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid Colorado CDL driver's license with a safe driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of basic child care principles.
Skill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Standard Precautions activities.
Skill in the safe and healthy operation of a structured program.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Ability to effectively lead and coordinate activities.
Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with children ages 11-19 years of age and with parents.
Ability to promote and provide a quality program.
Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.
Ability to react quickly and accurately to changing elements.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions. This job requires medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles. The employee may be subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including being in extreme heat. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate to high.
The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email to receive a copy of our 2024 Benefits Guide.
Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Retiree Health Savings Plan
- Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans
- Short & Long-term Disability Plans
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Multilingual Incentive Pay
- Recreation Pass
- Wellness Program - Learn more
- In-House Training Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Schedules
- Hybrid Schedules
01
Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have at least one year (270 hours) of experience working with youth 11-19 years of age in a structured environment?
- Yes
- No
03
Please select the appropriate range of your experience working with youth 11 to 19 years of age. "Your application / resume must reflect this experience."
- None
- More than 3 months but less than 1 year.
- 1 year but less than 2 years.
- 2-3 years.
- 4 years or more.
04
Please describe your experience working with children/teens in a supervisory role. If none please enter "N/A".( Include dates that you obtained this experience.)
05
Do you have a commercial driver's license?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- No
06
Do you have a passenger endorsement on your commercial driver's license?
- Yes
- No
07
If you have a CDL A or B license, we will conduct a full query using CDL Clearinghouse as part of the pre employment process. Check "Yes" if you already have set up a CDL Clearinghouse account online. Check "No" if you do not have an online account set up.Check "Does Not Apply" if you do not have a CDL A or B license.
- Yes, I have an online account set up with CDL Clearing house.
- No, I don't have an account but I intend to set one up soon.
- Does not apply to me; I do not have a CDL class A or B license yet.
08
If you have not created an online account with CDL Clearinghouse: check "yes" if you intend to complete this process soon. check "no" if you do not intend to create an online account. *Please note that if you check "no", you will need to plan for an extra 2-3 weeks in the hiring process just to complete the CDL consent form by snail mail that comes from CDL Clearinghouse.
- Yes
- No
09
Please select the appropriate range of work experience as it relates to transporting passengers:
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years or more
10
Please describe your work experience as it relates to transporting passengers (including dates and places of employment). If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
11
In regard to your driving history, have you had a restricted license or any suspensions, cancellations, denials, revocations, or any other loss of license in the last 3 years?
- Yes
- No
12
In regard to your driving history, have you been convicted of reckless driving in the last 3 years?
- Yes
- No
13
In regard to your driving history: Have you been convicted of a DWAI or DUI in the last 3 years?
- Yes
- No
14
Do you have a current CPR and/or 1st Aid certification? Check all that apply.
- CPR
- First Aid
- Neither
15
Do you understand that all qualifying experience obtained for this position MUST be listed on your application / resume in order to be considered for hire? *Even if you are a current City of Thornton employee!*
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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