Recreation Specialist (Community Engagement)

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.

Assists in performing research, writing sponsor proposals for and finding potential sponsors for Parks and Recreation events.

Archiver of advertising executed by the department that pertains to sponsorship of Parks and Recreation events.

Responsible for the placement of banners on banner poles throughout the City.

Responsible for assisting with the planning and coordinating of events that pertain to the City’s Community Events and Holiday Festivals

Establishes communication with the community and participants for the purpose of stimulating interest in Parks & Recreation programs, events and activities.

Oversees safe conditions for participants spectators and the public at community events and festivals.

Performs related duties as required.

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 to 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 and instructional materials.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition subtraction multiplication and division and calculate decimals and percentages.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written oral diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

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

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

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

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

Knowledge of Job: Has considerable knowledge of the methods policies and procedures of the City of Daytona Beach as such pertains to the performance of the essential duties of the Recreation Specialist. Has considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of supervising planning organizing conducting instructing advising coaching and/or assisting with one or more major recreational activities/programs with persons of all ages and abilities within 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 inter-departmental 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 which 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 policies 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 sufficient notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Exhibits 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 advisement where appropriate and research issues situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory and managerial 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 intra- and inter-departmentally and with external entities with which the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests suggestions and complaints 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. Planning: Plans coordinates and utilizes information effectively in a manner to improve activities and production. Knows and understands expectations regarding such activities and works to ensure such expectations are met. Develops and formulates ways means and timing to achieve established goals and objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes arranges and allocates manpower financial and other designated resources to achieve such goals and objectives.

Organizing: Efficiently organizes own work and that of subordinates as well. Ensures personnel under charge understand what results are expected of them and that each is regularly and appropriately informed of all matters either affecting or of concern to them.

Staffing: Works with upper management where appropriate to select and recommend the employment of qualified personnel. Personally directs the development and training of personnel under charge ensuring their proper induction orientation and training.

Leading: Provides a work environment that encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership as well as the application of such principles to functions under charge. Provides adequate feedback to personnel under charge concerning their performance in terms of excellent satisfactory or lacking. Commends and rewards personnel under charge for outstanding performance and takes timely and appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward achievement of established goals and objectives.

Controlling: Establishes and maintains a work environment that is orderly and controlled. Coordinates audits and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates audits and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of established standards methods and procedures.

Delegating: Assigns duties and responsibilities as necessary and/or appropriate to meet goals enhance abilities of personnel under charge build their confidence and assist them in personal growth. Establishes and maintains confidence in personnel under charge to meet new or additional expectations.

Decision Making: Exercises discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting functions under charge. Recognizes when a particular policy procedure or strategy does not foster the desired result and moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.

Creativity: Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies policies and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of functions under charge. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not averse to change that supports achievement of goals and objectives.

Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain excellent rapport with personnel under charge. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints and responds appropriately. Establishes a work environment to promote and maintain mutual respect.

Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding functions under charge and the function of the organization. Adheres to all policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from personnel under charge.

Policy Formulation: Maintains current knowledge of changes in operating philosophies and policies and routinely reviews such policies to ensure any changes in philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated into functions under charge. Recognizes and understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and morale and performance. Strives to ensure that established policies enhance same.

Exempt: No

Type: FT Employee