Recreation Sports Staff Winter 2024/2025

Position Title:

Recreation Sports Staff Winter 2024/2025

Job Posting Closing Date:

***OPEN FILE RECRUITMENT***
[This is an open file posting. Applications will be considered in the order they are received for any positions available at that time. They will remain on file for a minimum of 60 days.]

Provo Parks and Recreation is hiring part-time recreational sports specialists to staff various programs within the Recreation Division. These specialists will assist with the Winter 2024/2025 season.

Provo Parks and Recreation is one of a handful of premier Parks and Recreation Departments in the United States. It was recently named “Best of Utah” and received the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks & Recreation Management. As an accredited agency it is one of only 45 Parks and Recreation Departments that can claim these honors out of the 10,000 departments nationwide. All these highest-level services and accomplishments are a hallmark of our world-class team members. If this sounds like your ideal workplace, we invite you to apply.

Job Details

What is the compensation?

Pay Rates: $9.00 - 23.00 per hour as determined by the duties performed (as noted below) and candidate's level of knowledge, skill, or experience. (Payment will be made by direct deposit.)

  

Sports Staff Openings: There are various sports positions available for the Winter 2024/2025 season.

• Wrestling Coaches - $15/hour

• Adult Basketball Official - $21-$23/hour

• Youth Basketball Official - $15-$17/hour

• Start Smart/Camp Coaches - $14-$16/hour

• Site Supervisor - Adult/Youth (All year): $12-$16/hour

• Scorekeeper (All Year): $9/hour

Seasonal Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive these great benefits: a) free admission to the Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating; b) a free Provo City Library Card; and c) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What will I do?

• Referee, supervise, or keep score at a variety of youth and adult sports (i.e., soccer, adult and youth flag football, basketball, softball, baseball, etc.).

• Prepare and sell food items at Provo City ballpark concessions.

• Work with children during sports camps to improve abilities/skills in various sports.

• Provide both instruction and lesson plans for program participants.

• Oversee staff and all program operation as site supervisor at a given location.

• Assist office staff as needed and perform other related duties as required.

What do I need to apply?

• A working knowledge of the sport (or sports) to which the applicant is applying (i.e., soccer, flag football, basketball, softball, baseball, etc.).

• At least 16 years of age to for most positions; 18 years or older to perform as Site Supervisor.

• Concession Workers must obtain a Utah Food Handler permit within 2 weeks of hire.

• Officiating experience is preferred for related positions.

What are the hours?

Schedule varies with assignment; 8 to 25 hours per week.

What are the physical and environmental factors?

Work requires exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions and stressful circumstances including working with the public in emotional or confrontational situations.

What is the selection process?

This is an open file posting. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted for any positions available at that time. They will remain on file for a minimum of 60 days. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Scheduled Hours:

10