Job Details

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision the Recreation Assistant is responsible for performing general duties in the supervision of assigned youth and/or adult recreation activities. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drives youths and/or adults in Community assigned vehicles to scheduled field trips.

• Assists in the maintenance of the community center, performs general assigned outside duties, watering trees, maintaining area in a clean and proper condition, etc.

• Responsible for carrying out assigned administrative office duties, clerical duties, and receptionist duties for the Community Council, its programs and activities.

• Oversees activities and be responsible for chaperoning participating youth for local events and field trips.

• Establishes and maintains record of community inventory, and all administrative files, reports and records.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with Tribal Officials, Community Residents, Community Officers and the general public.

• Organizes, coordinates and evaluates a wide variety of youth activities, community events and programs.

• Greets visitors and callers directing them to the appropriate department(s) and/or individuals.

• Answers the telephone system provided and directs calls to appropriate individuals, responds to general questions and requests for information from the public and Tribal members.

• Takes messages for employees and/or elected officials.

• Processes mail received and delivers it to designated individuals and causes to deliver outgoing mail to proper authority.

• Performs typing, copying, and duplication functions for Community Council and administrative office personnel.

• Prepares Community Council agendas and distributes it, prepares accurate typewritten minutes of Community Council meetings and maintains neat records of each file.

• Implements community vehicle use policy and community building use policy by receiving requests for vehicle(s) and/or building(s) use, schedules approved vehicle(s) and building(s) usage and maintains accurate schedule calendars for each use, and performs other related duties as required.

• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and one year related experience; or combination of education

and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid California or Nevada driver's license or

capable of obtaining one within thirty-days (30) of employment.

• Must be able to be insurable by the Tribe's Driving Policy. Must be certified in First Aid and

CPR within 90 days of employment.

• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background

investigation.

• Preference will be given to Qualified Native American Indians.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.

• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to operate a motor vehicle; stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, and exposure to inclement weather conditions, relative to seasonal recreation activities and work assignments. Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required and travel within and outside of the local area for field trips, conferences, and trainings.

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following:

• Negative alcohol and drug screen
• Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630
• Obtain or possess a valid driver's license for either the state of Nevada or California within 30 days
• Must be insurable under the Washoe Tribe's driving policy