Recreation Specialist - Youth Services

We are seeking a Recreation Specialist to be a part of the El Dorado Hills Community Services District which is recognized as the premier park, recreation, and local community services organization with a passion for providing excellent services and facilities and protecting the quality of life and environment of the community.

This posting will be open until the position is filled. However, applications will be reviewed continuously and the District reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time or at the time the position is filled.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, learns to assist and assists with organizing, implementing and coordinating the activities of one or more District recreation programs; program areas include, but are not limited to youth development, summer camp, after-school, preschool, teen, leisure enrichment, youth and adult sports, senior center, special events and volunteer programs; and performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives intermittent supervision from Recreation Coordinator or Supervisor; may serve as lead to volunteers, Recreation Leader I, II's.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for assisting with implementation and implementing recreation programs; work is performed at a variety of recreation sites, including the District's playgrounds, parks, facilities, pools, Moni Gilmore Senior Center, local schools and other sites. This classification is distinguished from the next higher level of Recreation Coordinator in that the latter acts with greater independence, oversees the more difficult program areas, serves as a supervisor, and is responsible for one or more programs units within the Recreation Department.

• Accepts responsibility for implementing activities and coordinating a number activities of one or more District recreation programs such as summer camp, day camp, after-school, preschool, teen, sports, senior center, and volunteer programs and special events. Leads activities with small or large group of participants.
• Receives and responds to public and parent inquiries about activities and program offerings; ensures excellent customer service is provided to the public.
• Plans activities; implements monthly calendars listing program activities and themes; may purchase necessary supplies with authorization; identifies needed supplies and equipment; sets up for and cleans up after all program activities.
• Shares new activity ideas; identifies materials and supplies needed for implementation.
• Completes accident, incident and band-aide reports and follows up with parents when necessary.
• Takes roll call periodically throughout the day.
• Addresses youth participant behavior with coaching; when unable to resolve, refers youth to the Recreation Coordinator or Supervisor.
• Works special events, including teen and youth dances, holiday activities, etc.
• Follows rules and procedures; informs and encourages adult and youth participants to follow activity rules and procedures.
• Ensure that the activity area is free of obstructions or unsafe conditions; ensure that participants are following rules for safety.
• As a Recreation Specialist, may coach and lead Recreation Leader I's, II's and volunteers when implementing activities and programs.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

1,000 hours experience working with youth or adults in a recreation program; 15 units of college course work

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license.
• Possess and maintain valid Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED issued by the American Red Cross or ability to obtain within 45 days of starting work.

Minimum Age Requirement:

• Minimum age is 18 years old prior to start date.

Knowledge of:

• Games and activities enjoyed by children, teens and adults;
• Methods and techniques to encourage participants to follow activity rules and procedures;
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel;
• Methods and techniques for recording keeping including basic English and math skills;
• Principles of leading an activity;
• Rules for activities and games;
• Methods and techniques of de-escalating situations and problem solving.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Implement activities for children, teens and adults;
• Organize and follow-up on work assignments.
• Work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as business requires.
• Observe and enforce safety principles and work in a safe manner.
• Operate modern office equipment including computers and specialized software applications relevant to work performed.
• Follow written and oral directions.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to travel to various program sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. When working in an inside environment, sitting, standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. When working in an external environment, position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing on average 25 pounds, and on a more infrequent basis 60 pounds is also required, in all cases with the use of proper equipment. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees may work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff, parents, participants and/or members of the public. Additionally, when assigned outdoors, the position works in all weather conditions, including exposure to inclement weather conditions and fluctuating temperatures; positions assigned to aquatic programs may be exposed to pool chemicals and related fumes.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. El Dorado Hills Community Services District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a preemployment process, including employment verification, drug testing and a Department of Justice(DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.