Recreation Aide I,II, III (Extra Help Only)

DEFINITION
Plans, coordinates and supervises recreational programs at assigned County facilities; performs routine cashiering tasks; responds to public inquiries regarding available programs; provides basic clerical assistance as required; and performs a variety of manual labor tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of County facilities.  Some positions in this class may work irregular hours.  Advancement to Recreation Aide II or III is based upon departmental need and is not automatic.
 
Recreation Aide I is the entry-level class in this series and works under close supervision within a framework of well-defined policies and procedures.  Recreation Aides II and III work under general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Facilities and Recreation Services Manager, and/or the Recreation Supervisor, and/or the Public Works Director.Assists with plans and conducts youth program activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, drama and singing.
 
Supervises program participants to maintain safety, order and discipline.
 
Explains program activities to parents and the general public.
 
Assists in the preparation and distribution of brochures, flyers and other publicity materials and promotes program participation.
 
Monitors facilities and equipment to ensure a safe environment for participants.
 
Recommends supplies and equipment needed for program activities and maintains inventory records.
 
Assists in light grounds, pool and general recreational facilities cleaning and maintenance.
 
Unlocks and/or locks facilities at opening and end of activities.
 
Communicates appropriate ticket or program fees to pool patrons.
 
Registers participants and provides program information.
 
Maintains records of payment, participation permission and attendance summaries.
 
Receives and counts money, obtains required information from checks, rings amount into cash register, makes change, and issues written receipts and class registration forms as requested or required.
 
At end of assigned shift, counts money, balances register, assists in preparation of bank deposits, and completes receipt report.
 
Responds to phone and in-person inquiries concerning classes, hours, facilities, fees, and other general information.
 
Performs basic clerical duties such as answering telephones, taking messages, light typing, filing, and record keeping.
 
Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

1.  Applicants must be a minimum of 14 years of age.

2.  Possession of a valid California driver's license or reliable transportation to and from assigned work areas. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California Driver's License within three months by signing an acknowledgment form.

3.  Ability to successfully complete a background check and be fingerprinted.

4.  Possession of a valid CPR and First Aid certificate is desirable for Recreation Aide I and II and is mandatory for Recreation Aide III.  (Recreation Aide III applicant – a copy of your valid certificate must be attached to your application.)

5.  Experience Requirements:

Recreation Aide I:       No work experience is required.

Recreation Aide II:      200 hours of work experience comparable to that of a Recreation Aide in Mariposa County is required.

Recreation Aide III:     400 hours of work experience comparable to that of a Recreation Aide in Mariposa County is required.

6.  Applicants under 18 years of age must provide a valid and current work permit at the time of employment.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Recreational programs including sports, games, arts and crafts, drama and other activities.
 
Proper safety methods and practices for recreational programs.
 
Proper telephone and general public reception etiquette.
 
Ability to:
Coordinate and supervise recreation events and programs.
 
Communicate effectively with both youth and adults.
 
Understand and execute both verbal and written instructions.
 
Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties.
 
Perform mathematical calculations and count money with speed and accuracy.
 
Perform routine cashiering tasks.
 
Perform basic clerical tasks.
 
Maintain accurate records.
 
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those contacted in the course of assigned duties.
 
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office and field environment.  Incumbent travels to various work sites throughout the County, which requires exposure to traffic and construction hazards, machinery hazards, herbicides/pesticides, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, humidity, heights, fumes, dusts, odors, solvents, grease/oil, toxic or caustic chemicals.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the mobility to work in an office and field environment.  Requires the ability to sit at desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach while performing office duties and/or field work; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools and controls.  Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office and field equipment.  Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.
 
THE SELECTION PROCESS
All interested applicants must complete and submit a job application including any required supplemental questionnaires, and attach any required documentation. For those who meet the minimum qualifications, a competitive evaluation of the training and experience described on your application or supplemental questionnaire, a written examination, a structured oral interview, a performance rating, or a combination of any of these, may be performed. You will be scored based on that competitive evaluation. This process may be altered if there are ten or less applicants that qualified.

Salary : $17 - $20