What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION SPECIALIST I (SEASONAL) CAMP COUNSELOR position at City of Manchester, NH?
Grade 10 - Fun in the Sun
Pay Range: $14.99 - $16.83/hr
General Statement of Duties:
Plans and supervises recreational activities for children; performs directly related work as required.
Examples of Essential Work:
- Provides supervision to youths participating in the Citys recreational programs;
- Plans recreational activities such as arts and crafts from available resources to keep children active and entertained throughout the day;
- Maintains accurate attendance records at all times;
- Provides a safe and secure play environment for children participating in the program;
- Meets with parents to discuss special needs of child and develops methods to deal with any special needs;
- Performs first aid to injured children;
- Resolves conflicts, complaints, and public relation issues;
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to other employees in the same or similar class of positions;
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
- Attends meetings, and internal training sessions to become or remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
- Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
- Performs other directly related duties as required.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
- Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and
- Some experience in planning recreational activities for children; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications:
- Ability to pass a background check.
Salary : $15 - $17
