Recreation Leader Senior - Front Counter Dccsc - Full-Time

Salary: $20.18 - $30.25 Hourly
Location : Recreation Valley - Gardnerville, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23/24-00076
Department: Community Services
Division: Valley Facility-Community/Mtg Rm
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
DESCRIPTION
About Douglas County:
COMPENSATION &BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.3846 hours per pay period, or 88 hours per year.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Administrative Leave: per status
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid.
• Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Stable, friendly/family atmosphere. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **
This position maintains Front Counter operations at Community Center; leads and oversees a variety of recreation and activity programs at designated recreation/senior services/adult day club facility or on trips; or may serve as a pre-school teacher for children 2 years, 9 months to 6 years.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls; provides information regarding activity schedules and registration requirements; processes customer registrations and inputs information into department computer system; processes customers for facility passes and photo ID's; receives funds and issues receipts; administers concession sales.
• Leads, coordinates and supervises activities and programs; assists in development of promotional brochures/flyers; provides lead direction, training and work review to assigned staff and volunteers; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work; ensures that proper safety precautions are observed; instructs others in proper work procedures.
• Responsible for financial transactions; deposits funds; audits transactions; ensures security of cash and financial receipts.
• Performs general building maintenance and custodial upkeep ensuring cleanliness of building, including restrooms; cleans up spills and unsanitary conditions when they occur; sets up and takes down meeting rooms, including the folding and un-folding of tables; inspects and repairs equipment as necessary; operates audiovisual equipment as needed.
• Performs inspections of facility to ensure participant and customer safety and maintains a clean and organized recreational area; monitors all building participants during facility hours of operation to ensure orderly conduct.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and conduct of recreation programs and activities, including direct supervision and guidance of youth, senior and adult daycare participants; prepares lesson plans and leads games and craft activities; works as primary contact at camps, during off-site trips, and as support service provider at adult daycare.
• May create and implement plans for special needs children; supervises their programs and ensures positive participation and behavior.
• Maintains records of programs and activities including, but not limited to, rosters, daily roll sheets/attendance records, timecards, and emergency contacts; ensures up-to-date and accurate contact list for parents and/or legal guardians and ensures that participants are picked up in accordance with authorizations on file.
• Periodically drives children and other staff in a county vehicle for off-site activities; monitors trip petty cash and activities of youth during recreational trips or tours; disciplines youth participants according to established policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED; AND three (3) years of experience in leading recreational activities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Basic arithmetic.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Correct English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic record keeping and cash handling practices and policies.
• The use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful.
• Gerontology issues with particular attention to ADL assistance, recreational and cultural programs that assist in independent living.

Skill in:

• Planning, directing and reviewing the work of others.
• Instructing others in work procedures.
• Overseeing community recreational activities.
• Performing cash handling and accounting activities.
• Providing hands on supportive care to those that are unable to perform their own activities of daily living tasks.
• Maintaining accurate office files.
• Customer service.
• Assembling pamphlets, reports, forms and other documents.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
• Valid Driver's License.
• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment (training provided by the department).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and office setting and use standard office equipment; agility to participate in recreational activities; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Overview of Douglas County Benefits
Disclaimer: Douglas County provides benefits to full time employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time positions (depending on job). Some part time positions may provide no benefits.
No Nevada State income tax.
Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada
Douglas County contributes 33.50% of an eligible Regular Member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire Member's salary for retirement. Deferred Compensation Plans - Employees can participate in the VOYA Retirement Plans, which is funded by the employee.
Paid Leave
12 paid holidays per year. Generous paid leave accrual's including 88 hours sick annually, begin accruing 120 hours annual leave each year. Administrative leave of 5 days or 3 days annually applies to some positions. Please refer to our leave policies
or relevant labor agreement
for more information.
Health Insurance
The County has rich benefits plans to choose from: Point of Service (POS) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with supplemental benefits to include: prescription plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance opportunities, cancer insurance, and disability insurance. Benefit eligibility is the 1st of the month following 30-day waiting period or 60 days, depending on the position. For more detail information on the Health Insurance you may refer to our website located at:
Compensation
Douglas County's compensation system is based on Pay for Performance wherein employees are eligible for annual performance evaluations. Current structure consists of merit increases up to 3% on a qualifying employee's anniversary and Cost of Living Adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index during the first pay period of each fiscal year. The COLA will be between 0% and 2% depending on the CPI each year. Additionally, eligible employees can be recognized for outstanding performance, above and beyond the call of duty, and receive additional compensation through the Recognition of Excellence Program.
2023
01
What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master's Degree
• Technical Certification
• None of the Above

02
If you have a degree please list the degree and subject.
03
How many years of experience do you possess in leading recreational activities?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

04
Please list your experience leading recreational activities and employers where you obtain these skills.
05
How many years of customer service experience do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

06
Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

07
Please select your level of proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• No experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advance

08
Please select your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• No experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

09
Please select your level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None of the above

10
Do you have experience with recreation software database programs?

• Yes
• No

11
How many years of experience with cash handling do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

12
Do you currently hold a CPR and First Aid Certificate or able to obtain within six (6) months of date of employment?

• Yes
• Or able to obtain within six (6) months of date of employment
• No

13
Do you currently hold a AED certification or able to obtain within six (6) months date of employment?

• Yes
• or able to obtain within six (6) months date of employment?
• no

14
While the incumbent will primarily perform the duties of the Recreation Leader Senior - Front Counter, all Essential Functions related to the Recreation Leader Senior position are required to be performed when needed. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

15
Will you be able to provide a current valid Driver's License and DMV history report (10 year) if offered employment?

• Yes
• No

16
Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

17
Briefly, describe why you are interested in the part time Recreation Leader Senior position with Douglas County Parks and Recreation.
18
Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***...