QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive recreation program; theories, principles, and practices in the field of recreation; current trends in recreation/education/developmental programs; techniques of assessing program needs; program content for specialized community activities; techniques used in public relations and customer services practices; methods and techniques utilized in advertising and public information; standard program evaluation methods; rules and equipment used in assigned recreation program area; accounting, purchasing, and budgeting practices; research and report writing methods and techniques; project management skills; methods and practices of social media marketing; local government organization and the functions and practices of a municipal recreation unit; basic website updating techniques; principles and procedures of record keeping and filing; principles of municipal budget preparation and control; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications; methods and techniques of first aid and CPR; appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
Develop, plan, promote, and implement varied recreation programs; prepare publicity concerning new or ongoing recreation offerings; elicit community and organization support for programs; recruit, select, train, and evaluate part-time and seasonal staff; supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff; analyze and evaluate community needs and work with community organizations in developing recreation programs; understand community needs in a variety of recreation areas and evaluate activities according to those needs; plan, organize, and prioritize tasks; exercise sound independent judgment within departmental guidelines; follow oral and written instructions; interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications; work independently in the absence of supervision; prepare clear and concise schedules and reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
The physical and mental demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; learn and apply new information or new skills; work with constant interruptions; and interact with City officials, media, citizens groups, employees and others encountered in the course of work, including occasionally dealing with conflict situations.
Work Environment
The employee primarily works in a standard office setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. The employee may also work in outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, solvents, toxic agents, chemicals, gases, electrical currents, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.