Recreation Technician I (SR-13)

County of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Maui seeks a Recreation Technician I to plan, coordinate and conduct established district recreation programs and activities. The role may involve supervising lower level recreation staff and overseeing athletic facilities to ensure safety and quality of programs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant public-facing experience. The position may require varied shifts, weekends, and holidays, with compensation based on qualifications and funds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1.5 years of public contact, group activities, or participation in sports at HS level or above.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and conducts athletic, cultural, social and recreational activities.
• Meets with community groups to review requests and suggestions for recreational needs.
• Publicizes activities and schedules events; coordinates and supervises use of parks, facilities and staff.
• Recruits, trains and assigns officials; prepares reports and maintains records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Shift may vary, must be able to work all shifts, including: Nights, weekends, and holidays.

Important: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-13C ($3,900) to SR-13E ($4,221) per month.

Plans, coordinates and conducts established district or recreation programs and activities, and/or supervises lower level Recreation Assistants; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class differs from the Recreation Technician II in that the Recreation Technician I is distinguished by its primary responsibility for planning, coordinating and conducting established district recreation programs and activities, and/or supervising lower level Recreation Assistants; whereas the Recreation Technician II is distinguished by its primary responsibility for planning, coordinating and conducting established countywide recreation programs and activities, and/or supervising lower level Recreation Assistants.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, coordinates and conducts athletic, cultural, social and recreational activities;
• Meets with and reviews requests and suggestions made by community groups regarding their recreational needs;
• Plans, organizes and coordinates recreational activities in consultation with supervisors and incorporates appropriate community input;
• Publicizes the recreational activity;
• Seeds and schedules teams;
• Manages athletic facilities by promoting safe practices, preventing vandalism and abuse;
• Provides attendant and housekeeping services;
• Coordinates and supervises the use of parks, playgrounds and facilities;
• Recruits, trains and assigns officials;
• Arranges for awards;
• Arranges for housing and transportation for visitors as necessary;
• Monitors the overall activity of recreation programs and activities;
• May officiate;
• Compiles results and provides results to participants and the news media;
• Prepares reports of activities;
• Recommends necessary improvements and repairs to parks, playgrounds and facilities;
• May supervise lower level recreation personnel;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one and one-half (1 1/2) years of experience in public contact, group activities, or participation in sports teams or clubs at the high school level or above.

License Requirement

Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Knowledge of

Practical application of the principles, practices and techniques of recreational activities; the proper care and maintenance techniques of equipment and facilities; principles and practices of instruction; group behavior; public relations; use of standard office machines and equipment, including personal computers.

Ability to

Plan, coordinate and conduct recreational activities; stimulate participant interest, enthusiasm and confidence in recreational pursuits; instruct and demonstrate recreational activities; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain good working relationships with the staff and the public; keep records and prepare reports; use a personal computer.

Health And Physical Condition

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping

Light

RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test

All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

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