Performs intermediate paraprofessional and administrative work in planning, coordination, promotion, implementation and supervision of a variety of recreation programs and/or activities to include parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, and camp programs.
Education and Experience
Post-secondary study or training: e.g. community college, vocational, business, technical school and one to two years’ related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above
Certifications/Licenses
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record according to City criteria
Job KnowledgeIntermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.
ReadingIntermediate: Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and reference materials.
WritingIntermediate: Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, marketing materials, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
MathIntermediate: Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
Communication SkillsDecisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Independence and Decision-MakingNormally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Technical SkillsComprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Fiscal ResponsibilitiesNo budgetary/fiscal responsibility.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesPerforms essentially the same work as those directed. Includes oversight of quality, training, instructing and scheduling work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work includes medium physical exertion, lifting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly, requiring moving between office equipment and occasional light physical exertion.
- Adequate vision, hearing and talking to use a computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others.
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS- May frequently experience multitasking and working closely with others as a part of a team. and a noisy or distracting environment. May occasionally have time pressures, irregular work schedules, frequent change of tasks, tedious or exacting work
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
- Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:
Typically requires use of standard office equipment to included telephone, computer, Microsoft Office, job specific software and related hardware.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work is normally performed in an office setting and within a recreation or neighborhood center. The employee may rarely be to hazardous factors and may be expected to wear eye/face protection. Other protective equipment as apparent or assigned may be required depending on assigned tasks.