What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Coordinator / Specialist position at Highland Park Community Development Corporation?
Job title : Recreational Specialist
Reports to : Program Director
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt (Hourly) / Full Time
Date Issued : March 2021
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Recreational Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing recreation programs and supervising recreational activities for the program residents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Through the employee's own efforts, the employee accomplishes the following essential functions :
- Consult with and report daily to the Program Director to design an effective recreation program.
- Liaison with the Department of Education.
- Plan a recreational program for residents, assess the needs and interests of residents.
- Supervise volunteer staff, instruct, and lead recreational activities. (team games, arts and crafts, dances, etc.)
- Organize and promote special events, holiday's festivals, and pageants.
- Issues and collects arts and crafts supplies and equipment safety on a regular basis.
- Attends in service programs for staff; conducts training sessions for volunteers.
- Develops and maintains contacts with museums, theatres, sporting events, and other cultural programs.
- Works with public and private organizations, coordinate outings and field trips for residents.
- Maintain up to date records and statistics and document all incidents.
- Assist in the implantation of the childcare and parenting program to include recreation and educational activities for the children and their mother, demonstrating effective child rearing techniques. Ensure the timely commencement and closure of daily nursery activities.
- Participate effectively in the implementation of the childcare program that will provide sound educational goals that is appropriate to the age and development level of children, which will enable them to make the most of future educational opportunities,
- Assist with the cooperative childcare schedule that will encourage the parents to be involved in the childcare program. Develop and maintain positive working relationship with the parents residing in the facility. Respect the confidential nature of all information about parents residing in the facility. Respect the confidential nature of all information about the parents and children making sure to relay all pertinent information to supervisors.
- Ensure safety and proper care of the children during program hours of operation. Teach children personal hygiene and ensure that children's needs are being met regarding hygiene. Provide a constant learning atmosphere for all children. Engage the children in educational and recreational activities both indoors and outside the program.
- Regularly inspect recreational areas and all equipment for safety inspections. Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment. Plan and supervise the appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture to endure the safety of all children involved in the program.
- Daily inspection, observation, and documentation of possible injuries of children prior to entering the program, documentation of ay medical problems. Participate wherever feasible in relater training opportunities as they become available. Attend all staff meeting and participation and work.
- Perform other job duties and special projects assigned by management.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
COMPETENCIES :
To perform the job successfully, an individual demonstrates the following competencies.
QUALIFICATIONS :
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required.
Associates Degree in Child Care related field
Proven skills in music, sports, applied arts, dance, art & Crafts, etc. required.
Proficient in computer software programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, CARES, etc.)
GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :
Generally, this position is Monday through Friday, Days and hour may Include weekends based on the need of the recreational scheduled activities.
Most essential functions of this job cannot be completed working from home.
May be required to travel about 5% of the time to purchase items or to attend a training or go to the post office as needed.
Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally.
Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work.
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon an employee's request.
This Job Description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all Job Functions, Competencies, Skills and Work Environment / Conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of principal job elements useful for recruiting and selecting employees, assigning work and evaluating performance. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, and management retains the right to change this Job Description at any time. Acceptance of this Job Description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract. The Company is an at-will employer and reserves the right to terminate employment for any reason or no reason, with or without notice to the employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
Employee Signature Date
Supervisor's Signature
