Part Time Recreation Leader Senior for Adult Day Club

**Applications are reviewed regularly and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process.  Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.** 

This position is to fill a 29 hour vacancy for the Adult Day Club Division.  Benefits include prorated PERS, sick and annual leave.

Maintains front counter operations at Community Center; leads and oversees a variety of recreation and activity programs at designated recreation/senior services/adult day club facility or on trips; or may serve as a pre-school teacher for children 2 years, 9 months to 6 years.

While the incumbent will primarily perform the duties of the Recreation Leader Sr. within the Adult Day Club Program, all the Essential Functions related to the Recreation Leader Sr. position are required to be performed as needed.     

• Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls; provides information regarding activity schedules and registration requirements; processes customer registrations and inputs information into department computer system; processes customers for facility passes and photo ID's; receives funds and issues receipts; administers concession sales.
• Leads, coordinates and supervises activities and programs; assists in development of promotional brochures / flyers; provides lead direction, training and work review to assigned staff and volunteers; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work; ensures that proper safety precautions are observed; instructs others in proper work procedures.
• Responsible for financial transactions; deposits funds; audits transactions; ensures security of cash and financial receipts.
• Performs general building maintenance and custodial upkeep ensuring cleanliness of building, including restrooms; cleans up spills and unsanitary conditions when they occur; sets up and takes down meeting rooms, including the folding and un-folding of tables; inspects and repairs equipment as necessary; operates audiovisual equipment as needed.
• Performs inspections of facility to ensure participant and customer safety and maintains a clean and organized recreational area; monitors all building participants during facility hours of operation to ensure orderly conduct.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and conduct of recreation programs and activities, including direct supervision and guidance of youth, senior and adult daycare      participants; prepares lesson plans and leads games and craft activities; works as primary contact at camps, during off-site trips, and as support service provider at adult daycare.
• May create and implement plans for special needs children; supervises their programs and ensures positive participation and behavior.
• Maintains records of programs and activities including, but not limited to, rosters, daily roll sheets/attendance records, time cards, and emergency contacts; ensures up-to-date and accurate contact list for parents and/or legal guardians and ensures that participants are picked up in accordance with authorizations on file.
• Periodically drives children and other staff in a county vehicle  for off-site activities; monitors trip petty cash and activities of youth during recreational trips or tours; disciplines youth participants according to established policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Pre-school Teacher positions only)

• Provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for young children between the ages of 2 years, 9 months to 6 years; develops and maintains a learning environment conducive to growth in the areas of physical, cognitive, and social disciplines; records observations, implements assessments, sets goals for individual children, and prepares group lesson plans and activities accordingly.
• Demonstrates the ability to positively interact with children; communicates verbally and in writing with children and their parents/legal guardians.
• Recognizes health and safety hazards and protects children from harm; encourages and provides children with a variety of opportunities for learning and for social experiences; adapts and responds to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhance program quality.

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living skills to clients, which can include activities, feeding, toileting, ambulation and behavior redirection.
• Responsible for a safe and nurturing environment for those adults that have special needs, including preparing and leading engaging activities appropriate for each individual client.
• Communicate clearly with other staff and volunteers regarding activity program and client needs.
• Provides daily records by documenting the client's activities, noting any concerns or observations.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED; AND three (3) years of experience in leading recreational activities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Planning, directing and reviewing the work of others.
• Instructing others in work procedures.
• Overseeing community recreational activities.
• Performing cash handling and accounting activities.
• Providing hands on supportive care to those that are unable to perform their own activities of daily living tasks.
• Maintaining accurate office files.
• Customer service.
• Assembling pamphlets, reports, forms and other documents.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

•            Valid Driver's License.
•            First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and use standard office equipment; agility to participate in recreational activities; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.              

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.     
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening. Must comply with the NAC & NRS regulations in regards to qualification and duties, physical and mental health for ADC positions.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Salary : $23 - $30