What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader - Part-time - Valley position at Douglas County (NV)?
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This recruitment will fill positions at the Valley Recreation locations. We have vacancies for positions that are 19 or less hours weekly/no benefits and positions up to 29 hours weekly that includes PERS, prorated sick and annual leave.
** Please note: Applications are reviewed regularly. Hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**
** While the incumbent will primarily perform the duties of the Recreation Leader or Aide within the Kid's Club and Summer Camp programs, all the Essential Functions related to the Recreation Leader or Aide position are required to be performed as needed.
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for assisting with, leading and overseeing a variety of recreation and activity programs at assigned and/or designated recreation facilities.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and conduct of recreation programs and activities, including direct supervision and guidance of youth participants; prepares lesson plans and leads games and craft activities; works as primary contact at camps and during off-site trips.
- 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 children are picked up in accordance with authorizations on file.
- May receive funds at events; maintains accurate inventory of program supplies, games, crafts, etc.; participates in the shopping/ordering of supplies and snacks.
- Inspects facility to ensure youth safety and maintains a clean and organized recreational area; cleans up spills and unsanitary conditions when they occur.
- Prepares supplies and materials for programs and activities and prepares snacks; arranges chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled group activities; operates audiovisual equipment, as needed.
- Coordinates activities of assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; coaches, instructs, and provides training to employees as necessary; prepares activity and snack schedules; participates in training opportunities and attends staff meetings.
- Periodically drives children and other staff in a van 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.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
- Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
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:
Must be at least 16 years old.Two (2) years of experience in leading recreational activities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- Basic arithmetic.
- Correct English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Basic record keeping practices.
- Basic understanding of recreation activities.
- Basic understanding of Child Development and child abuse recognition.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful.
Skill in:
- Leading children in games and arts & craft activities.
- Organizing creative recreational programs and preparing supplies.
- 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 and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; agility to participate in recreational activities; strength to lift and carry up to 40 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.
- 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.
Salary : $20
