Rec Assistant, Community Aide (NCS) - Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION Salary Range: $15.00 - $30.00 Hourly Starting Pay: $19.00 Hourly Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits Job Summary A Recreation Assistant participates in organizing and leading a variety of recreational sports, games and activities. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a variety of part-time schedules. Work is performed in recreation centers, athletic fields and other recreational facilities where inclement weather may be encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion. Essential Functions The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A Position may require related duties not listed, if necessary to accomplish the work of the agency. Assists in organizing and leading various recreational sports, games and other activities. Answers inquiries concerning recreation center and program activities; registers participants. Receives training in the rules, regulations and methods of leading games and activities. Encourages group participation and maintains order. Distributes and accounts for equipment, materials and supplies. May prepare and maintain non-complex records and reports. May provide instruction in such activities as sports, dramatics, music and arts and crafts. Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Education: Varies upon the functional duties of the position AND Experience: Varies upon the functional duties of the position OR Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to learn the use and care of a variety of recreational equipment. Ability to learn the rules, regulations and methods of leading games and activities. Ability to deal effectively with others. Ability to maintain order. Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed. Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation. Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more? Explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at (410) 396-3860, 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or send an email to Recruitment