What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Recreation Staff position at City of Roseville, MN?
Summary
Seasonal Recreation Staff will assist in the implementation of Roseville Parks and Recreation summer programs in a manner to promote fun, enjoyment, health and safety of participants of all ages. Job assignments may include full day recreation program, part day recreation program, sports instruction, puppeteer, pre-school instruction, nature center programs, teen leadership program and special events. Job assignments are based on interest, ability, and availability.
The Recreation Staff receives work direction from the Recreation Coordinator, but is supervised by the Recreation Supervisor. Seasonal Recreation Staff assist in overseeing the assigned program at all times, maintain constant surveillance, and keep all participants within designated activity area and in view at all times. This position has continuous public contact requiring tact, courtesy and good judgment. Recreation staff are expected to initiate, lead and participate in games, sports, projects, stories and activities during program time while modifying activities to meet specific characteristics of age, group and ability level.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Collaborate with Seasonal Recreation Program Lead in the implementation of the assigned recreation program.
- Follow theme based activities in a fun environment.
- Assist in program set-up, tear down, and implementation of all program activities.
- Greet participants and parents.
- Responsible for organizing and maintaining all program equipment, supplies and program areas.
- Provide a safe environment for participants and enforces established safety policies and follows appropriate safety procedures.
- Execute first aid and emergency procedures as needed and complete appropriate reports.
- Attend and participate in staff training, assigned program and operation meetings- providing input and updates on programs, events and services.
- Continually shows respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and interests. Exhibits sensitivity to the needs of diverse audiences in all duties performed on behalf of the City to support Roseville in building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment and community.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Experience/Education
- Minimum job requirements are basic knowledge and experience in instructing or working with youth
- Basic reading, communication, math and problem solving skills equivalent to that of a High School level
- Is punctual, reliable and dependable in regards to work schedule.
- Possesses positive, energetic and fun-loving attitude.
- Able to provide leadership, supervise and instruct participants, and communicate effectively.
- Must have concussion training certificate by the first day of staff training (provided by the City of Roseville)
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Roseville Parks and Recreation Staff generally work outside at the parks or inside the park buildings. The position requires high attention to detail or deadlines 45-70% of the time and moderate physical effort of moving up to 15 pounds 25% of the time. Staff position schedules vary based on program hours and needs. Hours range from 10-35 hours per week.
Recreation Staff is responsible for varied technical, complex, and confidential functions, many of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail.
Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): walking, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and grasping.
