What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Lead - Cultural position at COUNTY OF CULPEPER?
Performs difficult paraprofessional and technical work in supervising, organizing, promoting, and implementing recreational activities; does related work as required. Supervision is exercised over subordinate staff, instructors, and volunteers. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator.
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreation Leader - Cultural is a year-round part-time position, not intended to work more than 29 hours per week (no benefits). The position requires availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays. Essential Functions
This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force regularly, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some very heavy work requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreation Leader - Cultural is a year-round part-time position, not intended to work more than 29 hours per week (no benefits). The position requires availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays. Essential Functions
- Supervises, schedules, and assists with training subordinate staff, instructors, and volunteers.
- Provides overall supervision, scheduling, planning, and implementation of cultural programs in the areas of arts & crafts, enrichment, health and wellness, paws and hoofs, and summer camps for specific populations (preschool to active adult).
- Setup and breakdown of equipment necessary for the specific program or activity.
- Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about processes and/or services.
- Monitor participants and spectators to maintain order and discipline while enforcing rules and regulations.
- Open and close facilities for programs, activities, special events, and reservations.
- Responsible for accepting payments for fees and services and reconciling cash on hand with daily receipts.
- Operate assigned office equipment, including cash registers and computer software/systems.
- Perform daily maintenance and custodial tasks on a regular schedule.
- Complete required reports such as accident, incident, membership, and attendance reports.
- Provide support for various programs and countywide special events (i.e., Eggstravangant Egg Hunt, Moonlight Halloween Candy Hunt, etc.).
- Perform other duties as required.
- Ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and or information
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally.
- Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer service.
- Must be available to work a variable schedule to include days, evenings, and weekends.
- Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of community recreation and specifically athletic programming.
- Able to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Must have the physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
- Minimum age of 21 years old.
- Possession of a Virginia valid driver’s license.
- Complete four (4) years of high school, three (3) years of college, and a minimum of three (3) seasons experience with cultural programs / clinics / camps or the completion of three (3) years of college with a major in recreation, education or other related field.
- Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
- Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
- Possession of First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications, or the ability to obtain within 6-months of hire date.
This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force regularly, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some very heavy work requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
