- 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
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Chair Aerobics
- Field Hockey
- Fitness Walking
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- High Impact Aerobics
- Hiking
- Ice Skating
- Karate
- Low Impact Aerobics
- Martial Arts
- Muscle Toning
- Pilates
- Roller Skating
- Snow Skiing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Yoga
- None
- 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
- Gerontology
- Nursing Home Activities
- Older Adult Fitness
- Older Adult Excursions
- None
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Description
Salary: $15.00 HourlyLocation : Akron, OH
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2024-E-9-170
Department: Integrated Development
Division: Downtown Operations
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Definition
CURRENT VACANCIES ARE SEASONAL AND PART-TIME ASSISTING WITH CONCERTS, HOLIDAY FESTIVALS, AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS AT AKRON'S DOWNTOWN LOCK 3 PARK.
Must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends.
Official title: Summer Recreation Specialist - Special Events
This is specialist work in the City's summer recreation Special Events programs.
An employee in this class develops, supervises, and instructs a summer recreation program in a particular recreational specialty area. The season for employees in this class in the Recreation and Parks division begins April 1 and ends December 1 each year. The season for employees in this class in the Downtown Operations Division begins March 1 and ends November 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, Golf, Senior, Dance, Aerobics 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 inquiries 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, running errands, 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.
Must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends. Must occasionally perform difficult physical labor such as climbing, bending, kneeling and performing repetitive movements. Must lift supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of one year of formal participation or instructional experience in planning, organizing or working special events and programs.
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 50 pounds. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. List of essential functions available upon request.
Competitive Examination Process
The examination will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's special events experience and their general recreation background. 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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The City of Akron is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.
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, notify the Department of Human Resources prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.
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
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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?
List any COLLEGE coursework completed related to your specialty area (ex: coursework in special events, event planning, coaching, basketball, art, computer, golf, etc.)
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List related formal activities and number of years of participation with each activity. Relevant activities include working, organizing, publicizing, or marketing special events and activities.
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List all PAID experience related to special events. For each position, include: Title of Organization Supervisor and Phone Number Salary Hours Worked Per Week Starting and Ending Dates
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List all VOLUNTEER experience related to special events.For each position, include: Title of Organization Supervisor and Phone Number Salary Hours Worked Per Week Starting and Ending Dates
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List and explain any AWARDS received related to special events.
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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.
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.
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.