The primary function of an employee in this position is to assist lead counselor(s) in the day-to-day operations of programs and provide supervision to program participants. Work is performed under the general direction of the lead counselor(s), but under the direct supervision of the Recreation Programs Superintendent. The principal duties of the position may be performed in an indoor or outdoor environment which may expose the employee to adverse weather conditions or excessive noise.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists lead counselors in the day-to-day operations of programs
• Provides supervision to program participants.
• Handles equipment needed for various activities to include but not limited to taking out balls, bats, etc. and returning to proper place at the end of activities.
• Provides instruction for a variety of camp programs including but not limited to group games, crafts, free play, swimming, bicycle riding.
• Helps maintain a safe and clean environment. 
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of program participants.
• Reports all infractions or issues to immediate supervisor.
• Assists with checking areas at the beginning of the day to make sure they are clean, healthy, and free from hazards.
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of program participants.
• Assis with participant counts periodically throughout the day, including field trips to the waterfront.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
Knowledge of:

• Age-appropriate interactions and communication techniques.
• Facility/equipment set-up and tear-down procedures.
• Basic First Aid and safety precautions.
• Open water safety protocols

Skills in and Ability to:

• Teach participants in the fundamental skills and techniques for various program activities.
• Work with participants in group or individual settings accordingly.
• Safely and comfortably swim in open water.
• Follow directions from senior staff members.
• Communicate effectively with the public, peers, participants, and other City employees.
• Demonstrate effective customer service and interpersonal skills.

 
Physical Demands:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person or on a telephone.
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written word instructions and monitor participants.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, permits the employee to teach and demonstrate skills for assigned sports activity.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without accommodation, which permits the employee run, jump, throw, or perform physical tasks specific to assigned sports activity.
• Jobs in this class require performing repetitive motions in fingering and hand/wrist/arm movements. Related job tasks may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, and stooping, bending, crouching and reaching.

Desired Experience:

• Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

 
Other Qualifications:

• Must enjoy working with youth and being outside
• First Aid/CPR certification from an approved agency
• Satisfactory criminal background check for applicants 18 years of age or older.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.