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SalaryJOB DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM
FACILITATOR
(RECREATION PROGRAMS DIVISION)
PARKS & RECREATION
Human Resources
Newport News, VirginiaDepartment
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under close supervision, this position assists facilitating the positive development of children within a
licensed child care program. Reports to an Assistant Recreation Center Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists with planning, developing, and conducting age appropriate recreational activities for 20 to 125
children to include daily activities, trips, special events, and classes; builds positive relationships and
interacts with children to positively impact their development. Assists with monitoring facilities and
activities to maintain structure, safety, and a clean environment; ensure participants follow the center’s
rules and guidelines; takes appropriate action when needed.
Prepares required documentation as necessary. Sets up and breaks down equipment for various events
and activities.
May serve as a chaperone for trips and outings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected toeffectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Recreational Programming – Basic knowledge of recreational programming and recreational
facility operations.
Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
recreational activities and other work related precautions.
Customer Service — Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
service.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related
software to effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks with reasonable speed and
accuracy.
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Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships
with employees at all levels, representatives from all departments, and citizens.
Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of
completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work
activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Communication – Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively so
others will understand. Excellent ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented
verbally or in writing.
Mathematics - Ability to perform basic arithmetic applications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires a high school diploma and 6-9 months of related
programmatic experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the
standards established by Virginia Code section 22VAC40-185-190.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and sex offender
criminal history check as well as FBI Fingerprinting.
Individuals in this position cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in work.
Some lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, with pushing and/or pulling of
objects and materials of light weight (10-20 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as
dust, pollen, humidity, weather, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, water hazards,
or infectious disease.
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