What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant (SR-11) position at County Of Maui?
Immediate vacancies:
Eddie Tam Memorial Center, Lahaina & Lanai: Permanent Part-Time
Molokai, Hana, Central & Kihei: Permanent Full-Time
SHIFT MAY VARY, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS, INCLUDING: NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS.
Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-11C ($3,606) to SR-11E ($3,900) per month.
Performs sub-professional work in organizing, implementing and conducting assigned recreational programs and activities at designated parks, playgrounds and facilities; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its primary responsibility for organizing, implementing and conducting assigned functions within the framework of established recreational programs or activities.The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
- Assists in organizing, implementing and conducting assigned athletic, cultural, social and recreational activities within the framework of established recreational programs and activities;
- Develops plans in consultation with supervisors;
- Prepares groups for competitive activities;
- Sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities;
- Recruits participants and volunteers;
- Maintains and controls recreational materials and equipment;
- Provides instruction in and officiates sports events such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, football, track, etc.;
- Supervises and participates in recreational arts and crafts and hobbies;
- May perform manual work in preparing for athletic activities;
- May supervise part-time or student employees;
- Answers telephone, conveys messages, runs errands and performs other clerical and custodial tasks;
- Schedules community use of recreational parks, playgrounds and facilities;
- Arranges for or transports groups to various locations;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in public contact, group activities, or participation in sports teams or clubs at the high school level or above.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
Knowledge of: Practical application of the principles, practices and techniques of recreational activities; the proper care and maintenance techniques of equipment and facilities; principles and practices of instruction; group behavior; public relations; use of standard office machines and equipment, including personal computers.
Ability to: Stimulate participant interest, enthusiasm and confidence in recreational pursuits; instruct and demonstrate recreational activities; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain good working relationships with the staff and public; prepare and maintain records; operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light