Recreation Coordinator Job at Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County
Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County Phoenix, AZ 85009
Posting Date
02/01/23
Application Deadline
02/12/23
Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$21.35 - $24.68 - $28.00 - $34.65
The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $21.35 to $25.93.
This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.
What We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.
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Job Type
Classified – Judicial JMR
Department
D270 Juvenile Probation
About the Position
The Recreation Coordinator is an integral part of the direct care staff team that is closely involved in curriculum planning and implementation of physical education, recreational activities, and positive youth development activities. The Recreation Coordinator exhibits strong leadership and coaching skills applicable to youth. The Recreation Coordinator will work as a team with other detention staff to provide youth with appropriate activities in the evenings and weekends at the Juvenile Detention facility.
ABOUT THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT:
The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education, Communications, or a related field
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
- 60 credit hours at an accredited university or college or a nationally recognized physical training certification; With two (2) years of experience administering age appropriate physical and recreational programs specifically designed for the adolescent developmental needs of youth ages 8 to 17
Other Requirements:
Positions in Detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing. All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of new employee processing and a negative TB result prior to the start date- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Educational concepts and procedures necessary to create appropriate and safe physical education and recreational programs
- Knowledge of adolescent development and educational concepts to positively impact youth
Skilled in:
- Planning and implementing age and developmentally appropriate recreational and physical education programs
- Motivating youth to be active
- Working cooperatively with other professional and administrative personnel
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to:
- Lead by example
- Create fun and varied activities for youth
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Believe that all children can learn and achieve success
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
- Develops and implements curriculum for recreational activities, physical education programs and positive youth development activities for groups of adolescents residing in the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Centers. Coordinates with Detention School and Detention staff
- Modifies curriculum appropriately for youth’s medical needs
- Trains unit staff on proper techniques for providing safe and appropriate physical education, activities, and other programming
- Attends staff meetings and training programs
- Provides necessary reports to Detention management
- Performs sight and sound supervision of youth
- Responds to emergency situations using approved techniques to deescalate the situation and secure youth for their safety
- Completes inventory and orders equipment for physical education and programming opportunities
- Supervises volunteers, as needed
- Aid units by escorting youths to and from the gym
Working conditions:
Work activities may be performed indoors and outdoors and may require frequent walking on uneven or slippery surfaces, standing, sitting, running, conducting exercises, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, reaching, making repetitive hand movement, and related physical activities in the performance of daily duties. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or tools and equipment used in assigned program area. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, equipment, objects, and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions. Employees will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.
To ensure that youth are engaged in supervised, meaningful physical and recreational activities, this position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays in a secured detention facility.
Additional Information
Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County.
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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