• Responsible for the development, implementation, and conduct of recreation programs and activities, including direct supervision and guidance of youth participants; prepares lesson plans and leads games and craft activities; works as primary contact at camps and during off-site trips.
• Maintains records of programs and activities including, but not limited to, rosters, daily roll sheets/attendance records, time cards, and emergency contacts; ensures up-to-date and accurate contact list for parents and/or legal guardians and ensures that children are picked up in accordance with authorizations on file.
• May receive funds at events; maintains accurate inventory of program supplies, games, crafts, etc.; participates in the shopping/ordering of supplies and snacks.
• Inspects facility to ensure youth safety and maintains a clean and organized recreational area; cleans up spills and unsanitary conditions when they occur.
• Prepares supplies and materials for programs and activities and prepares snacks; arranges chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled group activities; operates audiovisual equipment, as needed.
• Coordinates activities of assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; coaches, instructs, and provides training to employees as necessary; prepares activity and snack schedules; participates in training opportunities and attends staff meetings.
• Periodically drives children and other staff in a van for off-site activities; monitors trip petty cash and activities of youth during recreational trips or tours; disciplines youth participants according to established policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Recreation Aide: Previous experience specifically working with children; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that could provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform job duties.

Recreation Leader: Two (2) years of experience in leading recreational activities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Basic arithmetic.
• Correct English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• Basic understanding of recreation activities.
• Basic understanding of Child Development and child abuse recognition.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful.

Skill in:

• Leading children in games and arts & craft activities.
• Organizing creative recreational programs and preparing supplies.
• Customer service.
• Assembling pamphlets, reports, forms and other documents.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License. ( for Recreation Leader position)
• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; agility to participate in recreational activities; strength to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: