Flexible Hours : After School and Weekend Hours Available

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for monitoring Central Creek Park, specifically Debra's Playground and Splash Creek. This position will also assist with community programs throughout the City of Goose Creek, if applicable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides observation and safety enforcement of Debra's Playground and Splash Creek.
• Promotes program participants, citizens and visitors understand and comply with City, department, and program rules and procedures, while providing for participant and patron safety, maintaining order and proper conduct.
• Communicate with patrons regarding policies, procedures, with civility and safety in mind.
• Prepare facility (i.e., fields, rooms, etc.) for planned events.
• Monitor facility use; open, close, and secure building for events.
• Assist in the daily process of setting up spaces for classes and other activities and taking down of equipment such as tables, chairs, sound equipment, bleachers and other equipment needed for activities and events.
• Proactively identify, remove and / or report potential hazards to supervisor.
• Perform first aid according to established procedures.
• Complete reports for injury, accidents and other incidents.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Other duties assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• CPR and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.
• One year(s) experience in the recreation field is preferred.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of recreation program services, operations, and activities.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper care and use of recreation equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of principles and practices for providing high level of customer service.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of recordkeeping.
• Ability to identify and report occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve results.
• Ability to maintain the safety of program activities and participants.
• Ability to maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Ability to perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
• Ability to respond appropriately to changing situations.
• Ability to administer First Aid, CPR and AED, as needed.
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Utilize a variety of communication and interpersonal skills to interact successfully with people at a number of levels inside and / or outside the organization.
• Read, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures and other documents used by the department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed outdoors with f requent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards.

Majority of work performed outside and / or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and / or humidity, and noise and vibration.

Weekly exposure to respiratory and chemical hazards (e.g., gas fumes, pesticide chemicals, dust and dirt, etc.); and mechanical or physical hazards (e.

g., high voltage power lines, dangerous machinery, falling tree branches, etc.). Monthly exposure to electrical hazards (e.

g., ballfield lighting, irrigation system sensors / timers, etc.); and communicable diseases.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Constantly requires hearing, vision, talking, carrying, handling, standing, and foot controls. Frequently requires fine dexterity, lifting, pushing / pulling, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, crouching / stooping, balancing, and walking.

Heavy strength demands exerting up to 20 pounds constantly, 20-50 pounds frequently, and may require exerting up to 100 pounds on rare occasions.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Constantly requires frequent change of tasks, working in noisy / distracting environments, and working closely with others as a part of a team.

Frequently requires performing under time pressures. Occasionally requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious / exacting work, and irregular schedule / overtime.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Goose Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.

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Last updated : 2024-06-08