Recreation Leader; Dog Park Specialist

Job Overview

Performs responsible work planning, coordinating, and supervising recreational activities at park, after school programs, or overseeing safety and compliance requirements/concerns. Interprets recreation programs and policies to the public and enforces departmental policies. Prepares the recreational facility for activities, including assisting with delivery, setup and removal of equipment and materials needed for special events sponsored by County.

Minimum: $34,320.00- $ 44,616.00/Per year

$16.50-$21.45/ Hourly

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Performs safety inspection, compliance monitoring, planning, organizing, implementing, supervising, and evaluation of specific recreation program; trains and supervises volunteer staff.
• Monitor the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and facilities; opens and closes facilities, as necessary.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Lead various activities; assist in preparing program evaluations and planning activities, prepare reports and work orders; serve as a source of information for the public about related recreation programs, including safety related policies and procedures.
• Assist with delivery, setup and removal of equipment and materials needed for special events sponsored by County at any location.
• Assist with programming and planning of adaptive recreational programs for special needs participants at a designated site.
• Assist clients of varied ages with personal care needs.
• Attend staff meetings, as assigned; provide face-to-face leadership for specific program areas; maintain records and files; promote teambuilding; utilize computer software programs competently.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner; and perform related duties and responsibilities, as required.
• Administers CPR and First Aid as needed.

• Knowledge of general office policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning and conducting recreational programs.
• Knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar; and occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the recreation field.
• Ability to answer questions and resolve problem situations or refer to appropriate office.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to participate effectively in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and oversee the work of others.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Skill in the use of various office equipment.
• Skill in operating vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• This position is frequently very active and often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• 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.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; AND
• One year of experience in recreation, sports, childcare, customer service, or special events ; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Must obtain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification with practical application within six (6) months of employment.
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