Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of principle of supervision, leadership, personal and professional development and practices. Knowledge of education, recreation, and athletic programs, behavior management, and customer service, knowledge of evaluating and addressing associated risks inherent with industry.
Abilities: Communicates effectively with all ages; work independently with accountability; excellent written and verbal communication skills, establish and maintain positive work relationships with staff, volunteers, participants, community groups and the public; represent the district in a professional manner within the community. Attention to detail; ability to work a variety of shifts, length of shift and days of the week as event/programs require.
Skills: Effectively written and oral communication skills; advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and recreation registration systems preferably RecTrac.
Physical requirements of the position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee will frequently be required to sit for extended periods and occasionally bend and stand. The employee will be required to lift, carry, or manipulate objects such as office materials, boxes, and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds frequently. Manual dexterity and coordination, including grasping and squeezing, are required for the majority of the work period, including the extensive use of office equipment like a computer, telephone, writing utensils, etc. In performing the duties of this position, it is likely that the employee will be indoors for approximately 80% of the work period, and 20% of the work period seasonally outdoors. Exposure to loud noise (above 70dB) is minimal, and never requires the use of ear protection. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to the disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.
Personal protective equipment: As assigned.
Experience and training: Four-year college degree in recreation or related field, and three years of progressively responsible experience in recreation, athletic and/or education/programming, parks and recreation, or related area which included working closely with youth/adults and the general public; or any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform above-described duties. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours/shift: Outside of established workweek hours, may work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, meetings, and on-call status as needed including weather related schedule adjustment.
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