Campus Recreation Director jobs in Norwich, CT

Introduction

Ticket Booth Attendants� Needed mid-April to mid-September. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Office Supervisors Needed mid-April to mid-September. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Interpretive Guides Needed mid-February to mid-August | mid-April to mid-October | mid-May to mid-November. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Maintainers Needed mid-April to mid-October. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Crew Leaders Needed mid-April to mid-October. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Park Maintenance Supervisors Needed mid-April to mid-October. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Campground Office Staff Needed mid-May to Columbus Day. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Campground Hosts Needed mid-May to Labor Day. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Campground Supervisors Needed mid-May to Columbus Day. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Park Rangers Needed mid-May to Columbus Day. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1030 hours total. Park Ranger Supervisors Needed mid-April to Columbus Day. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total.

Selection Plan

1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment. 2. Ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. 3. Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error). 4. For questions about the position, please contact Matt Quinn at Matthew.Quinn@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

TICKET BOOTH ATTENDANT Provides general ticket booth services. Rings up and accepts parking fees, sells season passes, greets Park visitors, provides directions, checks in buses, answers questions about the Park, State Park rules and regulations and the local area. OFFICE SUPERVISOR Provides general office and operation support services at ticket booth.� �Resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; oversees opening and closing procedures; trains, supervises and schedules Ticket Booth Attendants; evaluates work performance; acts as primary visitor contact; rings up and accepts parking fees; sells season passes; greets park visitors; provides directions; checks in buses; and answers questions about the park, state park rules and regulations, and the local area. Must be at least 18 years old. INTERPRETIVE GUIDE Acts as primary visitor contact, works to increase the public's understanding, appreciation, enjoyment of, and concern for the natural resources of our State Parks; conducts a variety of interpretive programs that may include, but not limited to, lectures, classes, tours, field walks, canoe trips, campfire programs, and special events to a wide variety of audiences; may assist with program development; cleans Nature Center, displays and animal cages/tanks; feeds and cares for animals. MAINTAINER Performs work related to the maintenance and operation of DEEP managed lands and facilities including, but not limited to, litter pickup, cleaning, mowing, raking, and painting. May use hand tools; may direct traffic in parking lots; may drive vehicles rated at 3/4 Ton Gross Vehicle Weight or less. Positions are also available for those with additional levels of training and experience. These positions involve the use of machinery and power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, tractors, medium duty vehicles and the use of skills in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, grounds maintenance. Must be at least 18 years old. CREW LEADER Supervises and works with an assigned crew of Seasonal Maintainers in activities involving the operation and maintenance of DEEP programs and facilities. May assist in job planning and in preparation of materials lists; may operate machinery and power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, tractors, medium duty vehicles, and power tools; may perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment; may drive vehicles rated at 3/4 Ton Gross Vehicle Weight or less. Must be at least 18 years old. PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Assists in the maintenance of a recreational facility under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor and an EP Maintainer 3. Trains, supervises and schedules Seasonal Maintainers; evaluates work performance; assists in job planning and scheduling and in preparation of materials lists; operates machinery and power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, tractors, medium duty vehicles, and power tools; performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment; may perform highly-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs or other skilled trade; may drive vehicles rated at 3/4 Ton Gross Vehicle Weight or less. Must be at least 18 years old. CAMPGROUND OFFICE STAFF Provides general camp office support services; registers campers; checks in reservations; collects camping fees; directs visitors; provides directions; and answers questions about the campground, State camping rules and regulations, campground activities, and the local area. CAMPGROUND HOSTS Assists in managing the volunteer resident Camp Host program in the campground under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor; acts as primary visitor contact, interacting with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of the Park.� Plans, schedules and conducts campground activities such as movies, arts and crafts, field days and bingo; purchases supplies and prizes with funds from donations and redemption of returnable bottles and cans; resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; trains, supervises and schedules volunteer resident Camp Hosts; performs light maintenance duties such as litter pick-up, stocking toilet paper and after-hours bathroom cleaning if needed; directs visitors; provides directions; answers questions about the campground, State camping rules and regulations, campground activities, and the local area.�Must be at least 18 years old. CAMPGROUND SUPERVISOR Assists in managing the total operation of a State-owned campground under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor; acts as primary visitor contact, interacting with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of the Park.� Resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; oversees opening and closing procedures; trains, supervises and schedules camp office staff; evaluates work performance; registers campers; checks in reservations; collects camping fees; directs visitors; provides directions; answers questions about the campground, State camping rules and regulations, campground activities, and the local area.�Must be at least 18 years old.� Residence in the campground from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day (campsite provided). PARK RANGER Acts as primary visitor contact, interacting with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of the Park. Assists with operational, maintenance and protective duties as needed; may answer telephones and perform radio dispatch duties. Must be at least 18 years old. PARK RANGER SUPERVISOR Assists in the management of seasonal operations and programs in a recreational facility under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor.� Resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; trains, supervises and schedules Seasonal Park Rangers; evaluates work performance; acts as primary visitor contact; assists with protective duties as required; answers telephones and performs daytime radio dispatch duties. Must be at least 18 years old.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to follow instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

TICKET BOOTH ATTENDANT Experience in retail and or customer service OFFICE SUPERVISOR Extensive experience in outdoor recreation management INTERPRETIVE GUIDE Experience or education in the natural sciences MAINTAINER Experience in custodial work, landscaping or a related skilled trade CREW LEADER Experience in custodial work, landscaping or a related skilled trade PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Experience with maintenance of a recreational facility and or experience in a related skilled trade CAMPGROUND OFFICE STAFF Experience in retail and or customer service CAMPGROUND SUPERVISOR Experience in campground management Experience in retail and or customer service CAMPGROUND HOST Experience in campground management Experience in retail and or customer service PARK RANGER Experience with outdoor recreation facility operations PARK RANGER SUPERVISOR Extensive experience in outdoor recreation management

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.� Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following: Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.� Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.� College training in a specific field.� Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.� Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class. 2. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.