RECREATION SPECIALIST II (SEASONAL)
: Job Details :

Grade 13

Pay Range: $18.38 - $20.63/hr

General Statement of Duties:

Oversees and supervises recreational activities for all age groups at an assigned facility; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work:

* Supervises, trains and evaluates support staff;

* Reviews and maintains records and reports, including verifying payroll, accident/injury reports, discipline reports, and maintenance records;

* Organizes group events, such as field trips, special event days, etc., for all participants;

* Contacts and solicits small donations from local business owners for program activities;

* Promotes recreational activities by explaining programs and encouraging callers or visitors to participate in events;

* Provides administrative oversight to recreational sites by ensuring equipment is available and in good working condition and that grounds are clean and safe;

* Coordinates administrative oversight of recreational sites by ensuring facilities utilized are operational and secured.

* Ensures the safety of all participants at assigned recreational programs;

* Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;

* Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;

* Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;

* Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;

* Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;

* Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

* Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, preferably supplemented by additional training in Leisure Arts, Parks and Recreation Administration or related field; and

* Some experience in supervising recreational activities; or

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

* Ability to pass a background check;