City of Fort Collins
Program Assistant (Finance)
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Summary: Provides support to a specific area and its personnel by providing assistance to the Recreation Coordinator(s) in regard to programming.
Work Schedule: This is a part-time, fluctuating hourly position that drives programs to various locations within the state of Colorado. Program hours vary and can occur during the day, evening and weekend hours.
Essential job functions: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
-Conducts positive, respectful communication with on-site recreation center staff, coworkers, and community members. Relays relevant information back to appropriate Recreation Coordinator.
-Researches and supports in the implementation of trends in programming and recreation.
-Assists in coordination of programs.
-Purchases and organizes supplies for programs as needed.
-Assist with equipment management and maintenance specific to program area.
-Collaborates with other city departments.
-Performs data entry and maintains databases and/or spreadsheets.
-Performs administrative, general clerical, filing, and special projects as assigned.
-Participates as a member of a department collaborative team.
-May drive and or lead programs.
-May assist in the support of other hourly employees.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the direct supervision of any City employees but may supervise volunteers.
City Competencies
Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with children, families, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. Must be able to effectively give developmentally appropriate, verbal guidance to program participants.
Reasoning Ability: Must possess the ability to solve and implement practical solutions to problems, to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and to foresee and initiate proactive measures to ensure program quality, customer service and participant safety.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
-Minimum 18 years of age.
-Background & MVR check.
-CPR and First Aid Certification required within 30-60 days of hiring.
-Preferred Valid Driver's License
Physical demands: Required to regularly stand, walk, sit, climb stairs/ladders, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk and hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, push, pull, crawl or withstand extended periods of standing or moving. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and /or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold/heat, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate and dusty conditions exist.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Summary: Provides support to a specific area and its personnel by providing assistance to the Recreation Coordinator(s) in regard to programming.
Work Schedule: This is a part-time, fluctuating hourly position that drives programs to various locations within the state of Colorado. Program hours vary and can occur during the day, evening and weekend hours.
Essential job functions: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
-Conducts positive, respectful communication with on-site recreation center staff, coworkers, and community members. Relays relevant information back to appropriate Recreation Coordinator.
-Researches and supports in the implementation of trends in programming and recreation.
-Assists in coordination of programs.
-Purchases and organizes supplies for programs as needed.
-Assist with equipment management and maintenance specific to program area.
-Collaborates with other city departments.
-Performs data entry and maintains databases and/or spreadsheets.
-Performs administrative, general clerical, filing, and special projects as assigned.
-Participates as a member of a department collaborative team.
-May drive and or lead programs.
-May assist in the support of other hourly employees.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the direct supervision of any City employees but may supervise volunteers.