RECREATION SPECIALIST / RECREATION AID - ENDLESS HORIZONS

•Serves as an instructor in a specialty field of recreation as scheduled, with considerable freedom as to approach, method and subject material.

•Explains and demonstrates the uses of supplies and equipment, and the techniques and procedures used in the activity sessions.

•Maintains equipment and supplies necessary for classes and/or instruction.

•Exercises professional judgement and responsibility in the conduct of the specialty activities.

•Requisitions necessary materials and supplies.

•Participates in planning course content for recreation and leisure time learning programs.

•Assists other recreation staff in working to meet the specific interests of students.

•Assists with administrative duties of the recreation program.

•Plans and conducts field trips

•Trains and supervises assigned staff and volunteers in the activities and related services.

•Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

•Keeps a daily record of attendance in the assigned recreational activities, arts and crafts, movie, weight room, intramurals, etc.

•Maintains discipline, cleanliness and inventory control in assigned areas.

•Posts schedules of monthly activities and special events.

•Submits a schedule of special activities for the upcoming month to supervisor on the last Wednesday of each month.

•Submits list of monthly off-center cultural activities and other events, which will be placed on the upcoming month’s calendar of off-center trips.

•Maintains a stocked first aid kit in assigned area where it is clearly visible and accessible.

•Assists in recruitment of volunteers and supervises and gives direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.

•Projects a positive self-image and encourages enthusiastic participation in recreation programs.

•Chaperones and directs off-Center trips and ensures necessary funds are available for the trips.

•Submits time sheets and other reports timely and according to center policy.

•Assists with and trains student leaders according to center policy.

•Follows CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.

•Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.

•Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

•Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

•Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.

•Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

•Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience: One year of experience required.

Education:Associates Degree, preferably in a related field. Lifeguard certificate preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid State Drivers’ License. Must obtain CDL within 60 days of employment.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.