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Want a dynamic and exciting career in Recreation while impacting multiple facets of local government and helping the public? Think you have what it takes to excel in one of Kansas City’s most sought after communities? The City of Leawood is in search of a motivated, capable leader with expertise in teambuilding and challenge course experience to flourish as our Outdoor Recreation Technician. The successful individual must be able to develop and motivate participants, have a team player attitude, and strive for excellence in their work!

THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for a
Outdoor Recreation Technician

Are you the ideal person to become the Outdoor Recreation Technician with the City of Leawood?

• Are you a self-starter who likes to work in a team as well as working individually?
• Are you able to adjust quickly depending on the needs of a group or program?
• Do you enjoy working with the public and leading groups through teambuilding exercises?
• Do you have experience in walking groups through a challenge course?
• Do you enjoy building programs/activities around outdoor recreation?

Summary of the Position: The Outdoor Recreation Technician position is responsible for leading groups through team building exercises and programs using the City’s Ironwoods Outdoor Challenge Course and other outdoor recreation facilities. Assists the department in carrying out various Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts programs and activities.

General Overview of Responsibilities:

• Assists the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of the City’s Ironwoods Outdoor Challenge Course and provides necessary assistance to patrons and staff. Assesses the needs of the patrons, evaluates the facilities on a regular basis. Maintains up-to-date inventory of equipment and supplies for the City’s Ironwoods Outdoor Challenge Course.
• Responsible for leading groups through team building activities. Duties include developing and scheduling team-building exercises, promoting team-building activities to the public, and assessing the needs of participants.
• Responsible for the facilitation of group programs on the city’s high and low ropes course.
• Responsible for conducting and maintaining accurate records of regular inspections of climbing equipment to ensure safety and compliance with industry standards.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining reports to include but not limited to program attendance reports, quarterly class reports, statistical reports from programs and year-end reports.
• Assists the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator in the development and coordination of marketing and promotional materials for the City’s Ironwoods Outdoor Challenge Course and team building programs. Promotes programs and events occurring at the facility to the public.
• Provides administrative support, information and direction to employees, the public and other departments regarding Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts activities, programming and facilities.
• Assists the recreation division in the development, implementation and evaluation of department programs, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of trends as it relates to high and low course ropes and team-building initiatives and makes recommendations that may enhance the user experience and facility.
• May assist the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator in hiring, training, supervising and evaluation of assigned seasonal and part time outdoor recreational staff.

Minimum Requirements: Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in challenge course operations, climbing instructor or equivalent experience. OR An associate’s degree in Outdoor Education, Leisure Management, Recreation or equivalent experience with one (1) year of experience in challenge course operations, climbing instructor or equivalent experience. Must have and maintain a minimum of Challenge Course Practitioner Level 1 Certification through the Association for Challenge Course Technology or from an equivalent institution or be able to achieve Certification within six (6) months of hire. Challenge Course Practitioner Level 2 Certification preferred. Must have First Aid and CPR Certification. Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City.

Accepting Applications through May 24, 2024
Targeted Rate of Pay: $23.38 - $28.65 / hourly, DOQ ($48,638.77 - $59,582.49 / Annually)

In addition to a competitive salary, the City provides generous benefit opportunities – more info can be found at . We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for the success and well-being of our employees. Therefore, we have established the New Hire 40-Hour Vacation Program designed to give our newest team members the chance to recharge, explore, and connect with their passions outside of work. From day one, enjoy the luxury of 40 hours of fully paid time off.

The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities in which the employee could increase their experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive merit-based pay increases every year (merit increase up to 5% increase). Employees also receive a Time In Service Bonus every three years of employment on their anniversary date equal to 5% of their annual salary.

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Compensation details: 48638.77-59582.49 Yearly Salary

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