Job title: Lockwood Park Chores Lead
Company: Rockford Park District
Expected salary: $14 per hour
Location: Rockford, IL
Lockwood Park Chores Lead Job Details:
Rockford Park District Job Description
Job Title:Chores Lead
Reports To:Program and Animal Coordinator
Starting rate:$14 per hour
Division:Recreation
Locations: Lockwood Park & the Children’s Farm
Summary of Duties:
Performs horse and animal chore tasks including but not limited to catching and feeding animals assigned for grain, medicating and worming animals as needed, feeding hay, tending to animal injuries, catching and holding horses for the farrier and veterinarian services.
Responsible for administration of medication to identified equine and farm animals; must be able to accurately record dosage information
Responsible for reviewing all feed and medication charts accurately and assuring all tasks are complete in an effective and safe manner.
Responsible to act as a lead and assist other chore staff with learning and adopting new information/routines in animal care; must be flexible and able to adapt to constantly changing conditions around them.
Must be able to observe and understand equine and animal behavior; should be able to identify animals who are sick and/or injured.
Informs Program and Animal Coordinator of supplies needed and preserves and cares for equipment of the RPD.
Assesses and informs Program and Animal Coordinator and Maintenance Supervisor of site safety concerns such as: park users, equipment, hazards, etc.
Represents the Park District in a friendly and positive manner when communicating with program participants, parents/guardians, staff, volunteers, and all other park visitors.
Attends and assists with?? scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by the Program and Animal Coordinator.
Responsible for opening and closing the facility with security privileges.
Qualifications:
-Must be a minimum of 18 years old
-Horse experience a plus
-Ability to provide customers with expert care, sensitive consideration, and efficient service.
-Good communication skills including expressive, written, and receptive.
-Ability to follow direction from Program and Animal Coordinator, Park Manager, and/or Manager on Duty, demonstrating flexibility as a team player.
-Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
-May be required to have First Aid, CPR, and AED training (can be obtained through the Rockford Park District)
Qualifications:
To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are represented of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-Must be a minimum of 18 years old
-High School graduate or GED equivalent.
-Familiarity with animals including horses preferred.
-Experience with Microsoft Office Programs recommended
-Ability to work in an active setting with staff and volunteers
-Ability to work a varied schedule including times from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
-Ability to provide customers with expert care, sensitive consideration and efficient service.
-Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction; copying figures, counting, and recording.
-Ability to observe and troubleshoot issues throughout park and determine when a supervisor needs to be called.
-Must have valid Driver’s License
-First Aid, CPR, and AED training (can be obtained through the Rockford Park District)
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
-Light Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force rarely, exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, exerting up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
– This is a physically active position that involves stamina.
-Dirt is common during cleaning part of job tasks continually
-Noise while working on or near tractors while completing checklists/job tasks daily
-Temperature extremes may be encountered during routine job duties
-Working with chemicals occasionally while cleaning.
-Work pace/pressure large crowds during events.
-May be exposed to hazardous vegetation (i.e., poison ivy) and insect bites while outdoors
-May be exposed to extreme weather conditions during camp season, particularly rain and heat.
-May be working with flammable materials for fires.
-Ability to work under stressful conditions, including situations involving participants, staff conflicts, and dissatisfied customers.
The Rockford Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency Vision
To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency Mission
The Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning System
The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations System
Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values System
Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
Definition
Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.
ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
Definition
To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
Connectedness
Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.
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