Salary: $15.00 Hourly Location : Akron, OH Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2024-E-28-429 Department: Integrated Development Division: Parks and Recreation Division Opening Date: 11/13/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Definition This is seasonal specialist work in the City's winter recreation Dance program. An employee in this class develops, supervises, and instructs a winter recreation dance program. The season for employees in this class in the Recreation and Parks division begins November 1 and ends May 1 each year. The season for employees in this class in the Downtown Operations Division begins October 1 and ends April 1 each year. Works under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor or independently under general supervision. Characteristic Work Develops, supervises and instructs classes, and activities for persons engaged in recreation programs, including but not limited to: Arts and Crafts, Sports, Special Events, Theater Arts, Tiny Tots, Senior, Dance, and other recreation activities. Ensures programs are conducted in an orderly fashion; maintains staff and participant safety. Ensures appropriate conduct from participants. Greets participants and visitors and distributes accurate information regarding all activities and sites. Maintains open and positive communication with participants and visitors. Responds to public inquires about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings. Provides information regarding recreation programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other city departments and the general public. Prepares a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, and flyers. Coordinates, schedules and maintains related records and statistics for programs. Collects fees associated with programs. Assists in recruiting, organizing, and coordinating volunteer staff. Plans and participates in publicizing programs and in stimulating participation. Assists in coordinating, scheduling, and supervising City and Community Learning Center recreation facilities; ensures proper use of facilities by recreation groups. Required to work some evening and weekend hours, tournaments, evening leagues, special events, skill or other major recreation or City sponsored events. Applies first aid. Conducts safety and maintenance checks of assigned location. May assist with food and beverage preparation. Sets up tables, booths and equipment for events. Performs a variety of miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering phones, typing correspondence, and assisting other City divisions as needed. Adheres to all City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Learns and follows City and Departmental practices and safety procedures Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of one year of formal participation or instructional experience in Dance or related work. The examination will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's experience in the specialty area and his/her general recreation background. Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in assigned community recreation program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to lift items weighing up to 30 pounds. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. List of essential functions available upon request. Competitive Examination Process This is a classified position. The candidates will be ranked in a standard manner based on information, records, and other data related to the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position sought. Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment. RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades. VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application. 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In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices. Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process. The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired. City of Akron permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are covered by a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision and life insurance. Paid time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave or paid leave. All non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Employee Benefits Division at 330-###-####. 01 The minimum qualifications for this position require graduation from High School. If you have completed college coursework, you must provide a copy of your official transcripts or degree for verification.What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- 10th Grade
- 11th Grade
- High School Graduation or GED
- 32 semester hours of 45 quarter hours of college coursework
- 64 Semester or 90 quarter hours of college coursework
- 96 Semester or 135 quarter hours of college coursework
- Graduation with a bachelor's degree
- Graduation with a Master's degree
- Graduation with a PhD
02 List any COLLEGE coursework completed related to dance (ex: coursework in dance, ballet, theatre arts, etc.) 03 List related formal activities and number of years of participation with dance. 04 List all PAID experience related to dance. For each position, include: Title of Organization Supervisor and Phone Number Salary Hours Worked Per Week Starting and Ending Dates 05 List all VOLUNTEER experience related to dance.For each position, include: Title of Organization Supervisor and Phone Number Salary Hours Worked Per Week Starting and Ending Dates 06 List and explain any AWARDS received related to dance. 07 Indicate which Sports/Fitness activities for which you have had a class, course, or lesson. Falsification of information may be cause for disqualification. You may be required to provide additional information for any activity in which you have indicated you have had training.
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cricket
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- High Impact Aerobics
- Low Impact Aerobics
- Step Aerobics
- Hiking
- Ice Skating
- Karate
- Martial Arts
- Muscle Toning
- Pilates
- Roller Skating
- Snow Skiing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Wrestling
- Yoga
- None
08 Indicate which arts activities for which you have had a class, course, or lesson. Falsification of information may be cause for disqualification. You may be required to provide additional information for any activity in which you have indicated you have had training.
- Art
- Art Therapy
- Ballet
- Ballroom Dance
- Ceramics
- Computer
- Culinary Arts
- Digital Photography
- Drama
- Graphics & Design
- Hip Hop Dance
- Home Economics
- Jazz Dance
- Jewelry Making
- Knitting/Crochet
- Leather Crafts
- Line Dance
- Modern Dance
- Music
- Needlepoint
- Pottery
- Public Relations
- Quilting
- Sculpture
- Sewing
- Silk Screening
- Tap Dance
- Textile/Weaving
- Theater Arts
- Video Photography
- Woodworking
- None
09 Indicate which active adult activities for which you have had a class, course, or lesson. Falsification of information may be cause for disqualification. You may be required to provide additional information for any activity in which you have indicated you have had training.
- Gerontology
- Nursing Home Activities
- Older Adult Fitness
- Older Adult Excursions
- Chair Aerobics
- Fitness Walking
- None
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