What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION LEADER position at Shawnee County, KS?
SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
POSITION CONTROL NUMBER: Various FLSA STATUS: N
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position supervises the use of recreation equipment and facilities,
intermittent and contracted employees. Assist in developing and managing a variety of
programs, special events, and camps. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is
supervised by the Recreation Division supervisors.
WORK PERFORMED.
25% Information Gathering. Use existing systems to gather information, process paperwork
and enter data in appropriate databases, recognizing and adopting efficient organizational
solutions. Tasks to include, but not limited to: data entry, scheduling, processing registrations
and reservations, cash handling and information gathering relating to internal and external
inquiries and communications.
25% Customer Service. Possess a sense of integrity and commitment to internal and external
customer satisfaction demonstrating passion for excellence. Ability to communicate clearly and
professionally, both verbally and in writing. Strong decision making and analytical abilities.
Strong communication/listening skills.
20% Implementation of Services. Develop, plan and coordinate, with the assistance of
management, a wide variety of services, which may include: asset management, center
programming, sport activities, trail maintenance, promoting the department, ensuring amenities
meet public expectations and more.
20% Management of County Owned-Assets. Ensure that all county-owned equipment,
parkland and facilities are maintained to current department standards. Monitor usage for
compliance, safety and condition.
10% Other Duties as Assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• Recreation activities and equipment.
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment Child Care licensing regulations.
- Federal, State and County laws, resolution, rules and regulations.
Recreation Leader (Recreation Division)
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Make simple arithmetical calculations.
- Keep order and enforce department standards.
- Use computer software programs.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and County laws, resolutions, rules and regulations.
- Follow oral and written instruction.
- Operate various office equipment.
- Make change.
EQUIPMENT USED
Personal Computer Telephone Fax Machine Misc. Office
Printer Office Furniture Laminator Equipment
Shawnee County Position Description
Recreation Leader (Recreation Division)
Recreation 15-Seat Passenger Photocopier
Equipment Van Truck
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Four (4) year Degree from an accredited college, university or vocational school in a
or
- High school diploma or GED certificate with two (2) years progressively responsible
- Valid Driver’s License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses
(DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old;
No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than five (5) years old; No
more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less
than one (1) year old.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required to pass a pre-employment physical/drug screen and a review of driving record.
Required to lift twenty (20) pounds.
This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.
Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This
Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Salary : $17