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SalaryThis part-time position is responsible for assisting the recreation center supervisor and staff in planning, organizing and implementing recreational activities for children, ages 5 -13 years old at the center. This position helps maintain a high level of customer service for the patrons of the City parks recreational centers.
Hours are generally 3 to 4 hours per day, Monday-Friday, but extra hours may be required for special events. Some evenings and weekend dates may also be required.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: "*" denotes an essential function of the job
- Assists with planning, organizing and implementing recreational activities for children, ages 5 -13 years old at a recreation center.
- Be familiar with rules and regulations for all games and sports activities implemented for youth.
- Must be able to supervise junior helpers.
- Able to reinforce proper social skills with children and /or teenagers.
- CPR/First Aid preferred.
- Report any problems or complaints to the center supervisor.
- Must demonstrate common sense with disciplinary action of youth and adhere to all rules and agency policies.
- Assist center supervisor with youth sign-in sheets and all necessary paperwork.
- May meet with community individuals and groups to generate interest, support, and ideas for programs using creative and innovative promotional ideas and materials.
- Must perform job duties in a safe manner, reporting and assisting in correcting potentially unsafe conditions and able to use necessary equipment and materials properly.
- A well-groomed appearance while on the job is required. Uniformed shirts issued by the department must be worn daily and appropriate footwear to avoid injury is required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
- Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
- Act independently and suggest procedures and new approaches to problems.
- Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
- Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
- Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
- Complete projects and/or reports in accurate and timely manner
- Maintain City information in a confidential manner.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
- Be a motivated self-starter.
- Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
- Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally.
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:
- This position requires working in both an internal and outside environment.
- This position requires a flexible work schedule; night and/or weekends may be required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Knowledge of City's park and recreation facilities, activities, and programs is helpful.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
- A pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor.
- Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
- Possible use of computer and peripherals.
- Recreational equipment.
