Location: Columbia,SC, USA
Description
This position assists in coordinating and implementing recreational and social programs and activities for youth, adults and seniors with varying interests and abilities at assigned Park Center or recreational facility; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
The work is considered light-to-medium in nature and involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, toxic/caustic chemicals, violence; and is relatively safe, secure, and stable.
Essential Job Functions
* Assists in coordinating and implementing Park Center and/or recreational facility programs and events for youth, adults and senior citizens with varying interests, recreational needs, and abilities, including but not limited to after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, cultural arts programs, club activities, leisure activities, sports activities, tournaments, etc.;
* Monitors participant compliance with established rules and regulations, and standards of safety;
* Instructs groups and individuals in recreational activities as appropriate;
* Assists in maintaining activity schedules and calendars;
* Monitors attendance and maintains related records;
* Performs basic building and grounds maintenance work as necessary;
* Prepares records and reports concerning assigned activities and operations;
* Participates in department marketing and public relations efforts;
* Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility;
* Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.;
* Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
* High school diploma or GED;
* Six (6) months relevant prior experience;
* Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License;
* CPR and First Aid certifications or be able to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages;
* Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information;
* Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;
* Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner;
* Ability to perform semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems;
* Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;
* Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results; and
* Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
* Yes
* No
02
Do you have at least six (6) months of work experience relevant to this position?
* Yes
* No
03
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
* Yes
* No
04
Do you have or will you be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within six (6) months from date of hire?
* Yes
* No
Required Question
Agency City of Columbia
Address
Columbia, South Carolina, 29217-0147
Phone 803-###-####
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