Job Description

Summary:

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives direct supervision from a Recreation Supervisor; may receive technical and functional direction from higher-level or more experienced staff. No supervision of staff is exercised.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the entry-level in the Recreation Leader class series. Incumbents of this classification have a wide range of responsibilities that relate to assisting with the overall operation of recreational facilities, programs, and general office duties. Work is generally reviewed in progress and upon completion. Incumbents are expected to refer matters that do not fit a clear pattern to the supervisor for instructions. This class is distinguished from Recreation Leader II in that the latter is more experienced, works with more independence, requires more initiative and judgment, and may function as a site manager at an assigned recreational or school site.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops, coordinates, and implements youth recreational activities at an assigned facility, which may include organizing games and crafts, cooking lessons, assisting children with their homework, running day camps, and other related activities.
• Supervises participants in a variety of program activities consistent with assigned recreation program.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of recreation activities appropriate for participant age groups, reflective of traditional theories and practices, and in compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Maintains records and files on all participants; updates emergency and other pertinent information on a regular and as needed basis.
• Promotes safety and renders first aid as required.
• Documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual events; communicates as appropriate to supervisor, parents, and others; maintains all related records.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the assigned program, activities, and special events and recommends improvements or modifications.
• Issues and collects recreation equipment, supplies, games, and craft materials.
• Maintains a variety of logs, records, and files.
• Responds to participants’ and/or parents’ needs for assistance or information.
• Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by participants.
• Assists in planning and conducting special events; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment, for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
• Monitors facility use; opens, closes, and secures building for events.
• May coordinate and participate in a variety of program operations and facility maintenance activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines
An equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to the completion of tenth (10th) grade and the ability to organize and supervise recreational activities for varying age groups. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and Town of Apple Valley staff. Must be 16 years of age or older; incumbents under the age of 18, who are required to attend school, must provide a California Worker’s Permit.

License and Certification Requirements:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate, (CPR) for infant, child, and adult; Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain, a valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance may be required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods, techniques, procedures, and customer service delivery needs related to the program area(s) to which assigned.
• Basic recreational, cultural, and social needs of the community.
• Depending on the assignment, a variety of games, sports, arts, crafts, and other activities appropriate to various ages of participants.
• Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid, and adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and guidelines related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned.
• Applicable safety precautions and procedures related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques of dealing with individuals of various ages and from various socio-economic groups and for effectively representing the City in contacts with users and the community.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, review, and evaluate customer service delivery to promote recreational activities.
• Learn, interpret, apply, and explain Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the assigned program area(s).
• Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
• Handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and/or adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintain and update a variety of files and records, including confidential documentation.
• Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent and timely manner.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software application programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Collects and records program fees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Fair Labor Standards Act labels cannot be given to a group of employees. Each employee must meet every requirement for the claimed exemption. The designation mentioned above is for general manager guidelines.