MAJOR FUNCTION: Semi-skilled work in the Parks and Special Facilities Division of the Parks Recreation and Facilities Department. Assists with sports and athletic programs, community center programs, children’s camps and other recreational and special events. Also, oversees rental of recreation facilities when leased to the general public. Works under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: 

Knowledge: 

• Some familiarity with recreational programs, organized sports and athletics activities, preschool and/or child care, adult recreation or education settings. 

Abilities: 

• Ability to work with children and adults in a recreational or sports setting. Ability to be creative in providing games and activities. 
• Ability to perform minor clerical duties and complete facility use permits and financial reports.
• Ability to maintain control of participants during special events. 

 
Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people of all ages.
• Basic computer skills related to email and date entry.

 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: 

• Employee will assist Recreation Supervisors in conducting recreation programs and special events at County community centers or sports facilities. 
• Assist with specific games and activities for children on field trips. 
• Lead children and/or adults in simple recreation activities (games, arts and crafts, sports, etc.). 
• Assist with logistical duties at sporting events. 
• When community centers are rented, employee may serve as houseman while event is in progress. 
• Employee may be assigned to complete paperwork for facility rental, program registrations and financial reports. 
• Work may include night, weekend and holiday assignments. (varied schedules) 
• Perform related work as requested or assigned. 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Constant walking, standing, use of both hands and fingers, and legs, very frequent light lifting (30 lbs. or less), frequent heaving lifting (up to 75 lbs.). Frequent light carrying (30 lbs. or less) reaching above shoulders, kneeling, bending and squatting. Good hand/eye coordination and near and far vision. Good hearing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS: Some employees work both indoors and outdoors. Occasional work outside includes the possibility of adverse weather conditions depending on the specific activity. 


SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED OR NEEDED: Auto safety belt.EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or possession of a state GED.

EXPERIENCE: Some experience in recreation programs, educational setting, child care, adult care, sports and athletics program is preferred. A comparable amount of training may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION: Must have a valid Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record.
 
 
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Driving Position – Operating County vehicles and/or equipment is a primary function of this position.
 
 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: This position requires a physical, drug testing, driver's license verification and level 2 background screening which includes fingerprinting