Recreation Leader

PURPOSE

The purpose of this classification, under general supervision, is to serve as an advisor, coach, assistant, instructor, and/or official for recreational activities. Employees in this class are generally given primary responsibility for the planning, organizing, conducting, officiating, and supervising of a program for a designated activity or age group. Position is distinguished from that of Recreation Worker by greater experience and independence, and the ability to perform administrative support functions relevant to assigned area. Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by six (6) months previous experience that demonstrates ability to work effectively with a targeted age group and/or recreational activity, preferably at the level of Recreation Worker.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May require additional training and/or certification contingent upon the targeted age group and/or recreational activity as assigned (i.e., water safety training; first aid certification).

NOTE: Due to the nature of work, comprehensive background screening is needed. As such; applicants will be subject to screening through the Department of Children & Families.

This position requires a drug screen. If applicant did not receive drug screening upon initial hire with the City; applicant will be required to submit to drug screening prior to accepting this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Receives and records fees for programs/activities, records revenues accepted and maintains responsibility and accountability for petty cash where assigned.

Advises, coaches, assists, instructs and/or officiates special interest recreational activities such as tennis, archery, athletic leagues, arts and crafts.

Plans, organizes, conducts, officiates and supervises programs or activities for designated activity or age group (i.e., pre-school, school age, teen age, adults, senior citizens, disabled), attends meetings regarding programs and activities.

Maintains routine records related to activities and functions as assigned (i.e., accident reports, safety reports, daily activities, maintaining ledgers, and inventory of equipment).

Functions in a lead capacity in performing routine general maintenance work in caring for assigned facility and/or recreation areas (i.e., washing work surfaces, cleaning floors, cleaning furniture, washing lavatories, pickup up debris, raking leaves, sweeping courts, replacing nets).

Monitors safe conditions for participants, spectators, and the general public.

Administers basic first aid when indicated.

Evaluates equipment and material needs and ensures sufficient supplies of disposable items are available for public use and notifies supervisor when stock is low (i.e., cleaning rags, paper towels, soap, and toilet paper).

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes the ability to perform subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment Machinery Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as department records, reports, policy and procedure instructional materials.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain fumes, temperature and noise extremes, toxic agents, violence, and/or disease.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The work performance of non-supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:

Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledgeable of the methods, policies and procedures of the City of Daytona Beach as they pertain to the performance of essential duties of a Recreation Leader. Has considerable knowledge of principles and practices of planning, organizing, conducting, instructing, advising, coaching, and/or assisting with one or more assigned recreational activities/programs with a targeted age group of the community. Has considerable knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Has considerable knowledge of the organization of the department, and of related departments and agencies. Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work. Has considerable knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertain to work responsibilities. Knows how to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with which position interacts.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards, and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e. poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and coworkers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions, and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions, and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

The City of Daytona Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City of Daytona Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Exempt : No

Remote: No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Parks and Recreation