Job Abstract

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents plan, coordinate and monitor program lessons and activities; supervise part-time staff; and ensure the safety of all visitors and participants. Responsibilities include: supervising staff; providing staff training on park and licensure rules, regulations and park expectations; creating and evaluating lesson plans in accordance with program curriculum; preparing materials for class projects and activities; communicating with participants; preparing and maintaining schedules and records; and providing emergency care and treatment as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for supervising subordinate staff members and department operations, developing recreation lessons and activities, and ensuring facility safety.

1. Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

2. Plans, coordinates, and monitors recreation program lessons and activities; creates and evaluates lesson plans; prepares class materials; and ensures participant safety.

3. Prepares and maintains recreation lesson and activity schedules of offered services; and updates participants on program changes.

4. Inspects, monitors, and maintains recreation equipment and environment.

5. Prepares and maintains reports and other related documentation.

6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Supervising and evaluating employees;

Prioritizing and assigning work;

Planning recreation programs;

Providing customer service;

Cleaning and maintaining fitness equipment and machines;

Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;

Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

Responsibilities typically require adaptation of procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the specialized requirements of the position.

Incumbents apply procedures and standards to specific situations, and work under general supervision.

Incumbents may assign/delegate work assignments to temporary employees, and/or regular employees; troubleshoot problems and issues commensurate with relevant experience.

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 1 year of related experience.

Lifeguard Certification; First aid Certification; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification; Valid driver's license.

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.