What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant (Seasonal Limited-Term) position at City of St. Louis?
Salary: $16.18 Hourly Position Grade: 7GDepartment: Recreation DivisionJob Type: Limited-TermExamination Number: EX1348Location:paid on an hourly basis,Employees who have a Class “C” CDL with Passenger endorsement (P) will start at $17.47 hourly.status must be submitted at the time of filing the Employment Application.Incumbents in this position organize and conduct recreation and athletic activities at a municipal recreation center, playground or community school.Essential Functions and Responsibilities ?Assists a Recreation Leader in the operation of a program of athletic activities. Instructs children and adults in the rules and methods of playing various games and in the use of recreation apparatus. ?Organizes and conducts games, contests and/or activities. ?Coaches/officiates sports/activities. ?Teaches handicrafts. Tells stories to children. ?Assists in the preparation of special events and tournaments; sets up/distributes equipment. ?Assists children with schoolwork. ?Keeps simple records of activities and participants. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ?Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data and information according to a prescribed scheme or plan. ?Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others, such as program participants, co-workers and the public, on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. ?Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to use sports equipment and/or materials used in performing essential functions. ?Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information such as regulations, facility rules, accident reports, incident reports, attendance records, registration lists and forms, and general operating manuals. ?Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform and explain basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. ?Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment. ?Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable. ?Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature and noise extremes, potential violence, disease or pathogenic substances. ?Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to lift, push and pull up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires the ability to run, stoop, kneel, climb and swim to demonstrate, coach or officiate athletics. ?Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with monitoring children’s behavior and coaching/officiating athletics or recreational activities. Salary: $16.18 Hourly Position Grade: 7GDepartment: Recreation DivisionJob Type: Limited-TermExamination Number: EX1348Location:paid on an hourly basis,Employees who have a Class “C” CDL with Passenger endorsement (P) will start at $17.47 hourly.status must be submitted at the time of filing the Employment Application.Incumbents in this position organize and conduct recreation and athletic activities at a municipal recreation center, playground or community school.Essential Functions and Responsibilities ?Assists a Recreation Leader in the operation of a program of athletic activities. Instructs children and adults in the rules and methods of playing various games and in the use of recreation apparatus. ?Organizes and conducts games, contests and/or activities. ?Coaches/officiates sports/activities. ?Teaches handicrafts. Tells stories to children. ?Assists in the preparation of special events and tournaments; sets up/distributes equipment. ?Assists children with schoolwork. ?Keeps simple records of activities and participants. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ?Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data and information according to a prescribed scheme or plan. ?Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others, such as program participants, co-workers and the public, on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. ?Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to use sports equipment and/or materials used in performing essential functions. ?Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information such as regulations, facility rules, accident reports, incident reports, attendance records, registration lists and forms, and general operating manuals. ?Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform and explain basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. ?Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment. ?Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable. ?Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature and noise extremes, potential violence, disease or pathogenic substances. ?Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to lift, push and pull up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires the ability to run, stoop, kneel, climb and swim to demonstrate, coach or officiate athletics. ?Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with monitoring children’s behavior and coaching/officiating athletics or recreational activities. Experience participating in coaching or officiating sports activities.License:Scoring Components and Their Weights
Experience and Training: 100%Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon RequestWhen completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Veterans Preference PointsTo be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.City Residence Preference PointsCity residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points.AccommodationsIf assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information.
Experience and Training: 100%Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon RequestWhen completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Veterans Preference PointsTo be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.City Residence Preference PointsCity residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points.AccommodationsIf assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information.
Salary : $16 - $17
