Recreation Specialist - Athletics

Description

Hiring Range: $22.96- $24.40 hourly

Work Schedule: Schedule varies with athletic programming demands and will include evenings and weekends.

NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Recreation Division, individuals in this position perform work in a team-based environment supporting the Department’s mission and vision along with the goals, philosophies, and initiatives of the Recreation Supervisor - Athletics. This is accomplished by performing a variety of organizing, scheduling and supervising in a variety of sport leagues for youth and adult in addition to assisting with prepping fields and park maintenance tasks.

Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals work under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor – Athletics to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates with the Recreation Coordinators and Supervisors in organizing, scheduling and supervising a variety of sport leagues and programs appropriate for different age groups.
• Provides direct supervision for youth and adult games and practices, including tournaments conducted by outside organizations.
• Plans class activities and conducts individualized or group instruction to participants.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends new classes or techniques.
• Manages sports equipment inventory to include preparing and collecting equipment, monitoring inventory, and making recommendations for new purchases.
• Maintains athletic fields and complexes, parks, trails and open space as assigned including prepping and painting fields, planting trees and shrubs; maintaining irrigation systems; mowing and trimming lawns, shrubs and trees; weed control; raking leaves; and litter removal.
• Maintains frequent communication with staff within the Recreation Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Maintains work area, facilities, equipment, and reports. Set up, tear down of program related equipment.
• Enforces Department rules and policies with staff and guests.
• May assist with the preparation and hosting of adult and youth sports meetings
• May assist with the scheduling practices and games, compiling rosters, scheduling officials, and other program-related tasks.
• May train other staff in program area related duties.
• Provides exceptional guest service to all guests. Responds to information requests, comments and complaints from the public.
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests.
• Remains composed and makes sound judgments in any emergency or non-emergency situation. Responds to emergency situations, administers first aid, CPR or other medical attention as needed, and completes incident reports.
• Attends and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• May serve or fill in for the Recreation Coordinator in their absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The Recreation Specialist position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check.
• Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town
• Assists other town departments, as necessary.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• Previous two plus years of experience preferred in customer service, recreation or related field

• Must have a current Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards
• CPR/1st Aid certification within three (3) months of employment

• Ability to interact with all age groups this may include instruction, communication of rules and regulations and enforcing policies.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures for heavy equipment, machines, tools, and toxic agents
• Ability to effectively present curriculum one-on-one and/or in group format.
• Uses discretion and training to solve problems.
• Demonstrate time management skills by beginning and completing assigned shifts and/or utilizing program time effectively.
• Ability to effectively present verbal and written information and respond to questions from guests, program participants, co-workers, supervisors, volunteers, and other town employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and town staff. Including the ability to follow directions and demonstrate professional behavior.
• Ability to remain composed in emergency situations, make sound judgment and work effectively with guests and other recreation staff under stressful circumstances. Ability to perform first aid, CPR and other medical attention as needed.
• Ability to safely operate all assigned tools, safety products, and kitchen equipment. Ability to set up and tear down equipment for scheduled activities and special events.
• Ability to complete and maintain well-organized daily records, logs and incident reports.
• Knowledge of rules of sports and activities for all levels of participants.
• Knowledge of RecTrac and Team Sideline preferred, but not required.

• Equipment: Position requires use of a variety of equipment: computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones. Sport field maintenance equipment.
• Materials: Position requires use of a variety of materials: N/A

Additional Information

The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.

The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the town or cause a direct threat to health or safety. The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so poses undue hardship on the town. Employees and/or applicants needing such accommodation are instructed to contact the Human Resources Department.