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Playground Coord
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of the Youth and Family Program Administrator or designee to implement playground activities for children while maintaining a safe learning environment. Coordinates and monitors the facilitating and implementation of daily activities for children ages 6-14 at a free, drop-in playground program. Leads daily activities in arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, etc. Plans, organizes, and schedules playground events and programs to include enforcing rules, evaluating equipment, facility, and rentals. Assists management in overseeing day-to-day operations of the facility for playground operations. Orders supplies and equipment via management. Coordinates the scheduling of all playground activities with parks maintenance to efficiently prepare venues for scheduled activities. Adheres to summer lunch program policies and established guidelines. Determines equipment, material, and facility requirements for activities and ensures timely availability of such resources. Monitors the daily activities daily to ensure children have a well-rounded schedule. Creates and maintains a variety of reports to submit to management. Coordinates playground staff and volunteers involved in facilitating events and programs. Reviews and approves time sheets to submit to management. Provides regular feedback to volunteers and staff regarding activities with direction from management approval. Coordinates with staff in the proper training of safety and security procedures.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with staff, children, parents/guardians, and the general public. Must have the capability to respond to emergency situations in a calm, efficient, and responsible manner. Requires the ability to perform tasks of high and heavy performance, to include traversing on uneven and rough ground surfaces, bending, leaping, stooping, or standing for long periods of time. Much be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of moderate or heavy equipment on a consistent basis or up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outdoors on a playground environment and often exposed to various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and open water conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent with three (3) years or more of experience working with children in a recreations, teaching, or day camp environment. Working experience in age-appropriate athletic or social activities preferred.
The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
