Under the direction of a Recreation Services Coordinator or Recreation Program Specialist, this seasonal position conducts indoor and/or outdoor activities, provides direction to Recreation Leader 1 staff and ensures activities are safe, proper and appropriate. This position also is responsible for helping to maintain equipment and grounds.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
- Plan and coordinate indoor and/or outdoor recreational activities including special events, playground activities and camps.
- Lead groups in appropriate projects (i.e. arts and crafts, field trips, sports) and a variety of recreational activities and educational programs. E
- Provide direction to Recreation Leader 1 staff. E
- Communicate with other City personnel to coordinate scheduling, facility use and related program arrangements. E
- Maintain a variety of records and help write periodic reports. E
- Maintain program equipment in good working order. Ensure facility and grounds are kept neat, clean and litter free. Perform custodial and light maintenance duties. E
- Provide information to the public concerning recreation programs, policies, regulations and schedules. Answer participant inquiries in person and over the telephone. E
- Render routine First Aid in case of minor injury and administer CPR as needed. E
- Perform related duties as assigned.
E denotes an essential function of the job
- Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
- Six (6) months related work experience. Community recreation and/or education program experience preferred.
- A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- General rules, regulations, practices, and terminology of recreation activities.
- Requirements of maintaining facilities and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and respect.
SKILL IN:
- Coordinate a variety of youth recreational activities.
- Analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action.
- Reading, interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintaining current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
- Establishing rapport and maintaining cooperative working relationships with user populations, parents and staff.
- Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Planning and organizing work.
- Working independently with moderate direction.
- Valid adult and child CPR and First Aid Certificates preferred. Ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire required.
- Valid Washington State driver's license. A three-year driving record abstract must be submitted prior to hire.