Top 22 Recreation Jobs in Harrisburg, Pa

Park Ranger I
City of Harrisburg —Harrisburg, PA
- $45,847.18 a year
- Overtime
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2h
Recreation Assistant
Camp Hill Nursing & Rehab —Camp Hill, PA
- $16.50 an hour
- Per diem
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Resident Activities Coordinator
Homeland Center —Harrisburg, PA
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Nursing home
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Quick Apply
Recreation Assistant Social Recreation Program (Full-Time Position)
Bell Socialization Services —York, PA
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
5d
Program Coordinator, Camps
Easterseals Western & Central Pennsylvania —York, PA
- $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Activities Aide
Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center —Harrisburg, PA
- $15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Skilled nursing facility
- English
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Quick Apply
14d
Group Services Instructor
Diakon —Boiling Springs, PA
- Per diem
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Activities Aide
Londonderry Village —Palmyra, PA
- $19 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Travel
Quick Apply
7d
Behavioral Health Activity Therapist, PRN
Southern Illinois Healthcare —Harrisburg, PA
- $23.65 - $36.66 an hour
- Part-time
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Bachelor's degree
11d
Activities Director
Celebration Villa of Dillsburg —Dillsburg, PA
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Adjunct Faculty Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness
York College of Pennsylvania —York, PA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Retirement plan
6h
Activities Coordinator
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company —Hershey, PA
- $16.25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Free parking
Quick Apply
Activities Assistant
Northern Dauphin Nursing & Rehab —Millersburg, PA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Skilled nursing facility
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
11d
Activities Assistant Part time
Amoroso Wellness at York —East York, PA
- 8 hour shift
- Management
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Inventory management
Quick Apply
12d
Activities Assistant-1/Recreation Assistant
Equity LifeStyle Properties —Lebanon, PA
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Memory Care Coordinator
Columbia Cottage Assisted Living —Linglestown, PA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Quick Apply
Activity Assistant
GEARS Kids Center —Elizabethtown, PA
- $13 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Office
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Activities Assistant
Alpine Valley Post Acute & Healthcare Center —Lebanon, PA
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Skilled nursing facility
- English
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Quick Apply
3d
Activity Aide
Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center —York, PA
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Rehabilitation center
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
14d
Activity Associate - Mount Joy
Juniper Communities —Mount Joy, PA
- $16 - $18 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
7d

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Park Ranger I

City of Harrisburg -
Harrisburg, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,847.18 a year
2 hours ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Pension plan
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Visitor query response
Outdoor work experience
Employee relationship building
Emergency procedures
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Park law enforcement
Public safety procedures
Safety hazards
Physical safety enforcement
Local ordinances
Facility inspection
Respirator
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

BRIEF OVERVIEW
The City of Harrisburg is accepting applications for a Park Ranger I in the Department of Public Works - Bureau of Parks and Recreation. This employee performs a variety of public safety duties designed to promote the safe utilization of recreational facilities in the City of Harrisburg. Work is assigned in the form of verbal and/or written instructions from the Recreation Manager.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The City of Harrisburg offers an annual salary of $45,847.18. This full-time FSLA position also includes an excellent benefits package: defined pension plan, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time) and health care benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision).

If interested, please submit a cover letter, your resume, three employment references and salary history to:

[email protected] (electronic submission preferred)

The City of Harrisburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wanda R.D. Williams, Mayor

JOB TITLE GRADE 5

Park Ranger I
Department of Public Works
Bureau of Parks and Recreation

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs a variety of public safety duties designed to promote the safe utilization of recreational facilities in the City of Harrisburg. Work is assigned in the form of verbal and/or written instructions from the Recreation Manager.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

Park Rangers are headquartered in the Information/Security Office on City Island with a second office in Reservoir Park. Jurisdiction of authority is limited by the parks natural and man-made boundaries. Rangers do patrol all parks, playgrounds and aquatic facilities which are owned, operated and maintained by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities. Hours of work vary and include evenings, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required. Hours of work will be 40 hours per week, except in emergency situations or as events arise in Harrisburg’s Parks system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patrols all City owned, maintained and controlled parks and playgrounds, checking locks and making sure facilities are secure. Meets with park visitors and park permit holders to answer questions regarding park facilities, recreational schedules, park history and environmental features; explains and enforces Harrisburg Parks and Recreation park ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, goals and objectives to park visitors and special interest groups; prepares and delivers presentations, when applicable, to school groups, civic organizations and special interest groups on park rules, regulations, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, facilities, recreational schedules, historical and environmental features; administers first aid, including CPR to injured park visitors; checks locks and inspects buildings and park structures for safety hazards and vandalism; submits daily reports and patrol logs to the supervisor and the Facilities Director as to activity occurring in the City’s parks, playgrounds and open space areas; prepares parking citations to those who illegally park in City parks and citations or other law enforcement actions in the enforcement of park laws, rules and regulations and filing citations with District Magistrates; prepares written correspondence and reports to the Recreation Manager, as required. Directs traffic within a park setting, i.e., City Island and Reservoir Park during special events. Requires extensive walking and standing at times. Work includes taking action during emergency situations or in times of a crisis and operating a motor vehicle on park grounds. Maintains regular, punctual and predictable attendance. Reports to work and remains at work in a productive condition, which includes not being under the influence or impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs. Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and the general public. Completes all assignments in an efficient, consistent and timely manner

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties in equal or lower classifications as assigned by supervisory personnel. Performs work as directed by supervisors in accordance with Article XXX, Job Classifications, Section 1 provision of the Basic Labor Agreement.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the basic goals of outdoor recreation, recreational activities, and recreational facilities in the City of Harrisburg.

Knowledge of standard first aid methods and techniques including artificial respirator and CPR.

Ability to learn methods for reporting park disturbances, safety hazards, fires, and lease or permit violations.

Ability to learn and subsequent knowledge of the Department’s and Administration’s Park ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, goals and objectives governing outdoor recreation.

Ability to meet with park visitors to explain park ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, goals and objectives; and to answer questions regarding park facilities, recreational schedules, history and environmental features.

Ability to administer first aid, including CPR to injured park visitors.

Ability to check locks, inspect buildings and secure park structures.

Ability to operate a City of Harrisburg motor vehicle.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.

Ability to check sites for safety hazards, vandalism and needed maintenance.

Ability to exhibit sufficient physical stamina to permit working under varying climatic conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent. Individual must have past experience in working with the general public and distribution of information to the general public. Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, Class C, or equivalent is required. Must obtain American Red Cross Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR within twelve (12) months from date of hire, and thereafter, continually maintain such certification for the entire duration of employment. Must possess the ability to pass Park Ranger School and maintain such certification for the entire duration of employment.

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