JOB TYPE
Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal (no more than 18 hours per week)
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, lead and conduct activities in the delivery of recreation program areas including preschool, playground, after school programs, parks, teens, sports, special events, and senior citizen; Oversee the proper use of a community recreational facility; perform a variety of custodial tasks; assist the public and staff in their use of the facility.
The Recreation Leader classification is distinguished from the Recreation Aide level in the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, the amount of time spent performing the duties, the nature of the public contact made, and its training responsibilities of new staff. Positions at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
The Recreation Leader position may be assigned to the following areas:
Aquatics: Under general supervision, this assignment includes setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after activities and rentals.
Community Events/Festivals: Under general supervision, this assignment supports city-wide special events with set-up and take-down of furniture and equipment; enforcing safety rules and regulations; and maintaining orderly participant conduct at various events.
Dublin Senior Center: Under general supervision, this assignment includes setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after activities and rentals.
Family Programs: Under general supervision, this assignment supports the After School Program, Student Union, and summer camp activities. Duties also include developing and directing weekly lesson plans and activities.
Heritage Park and Museums: Under general supervision, this assignment includes setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after activities and rentals. This position will also provide facility and exhibit orientations and/or tours including appropriate tour materials.
Park Monitor: Under general supervision, this assignment monitors patrons, patrols parks and enforce rules at City of Dublin parks to ensure that permit areas are safe, clean, functional; and notify the Police Services as to any irregularities when appropriate.
Preschool Program: Under general supervision, this assignment assists with organization and instruction of preschool classes for children 18 months through 5 years. Duties also include developing and directing weekly lesson plans and activities.
Shannon Community Center: Under general supervision, this assignment oversees the proper use of a community recreational facility; performs a variety of custodial tasks; and assists the public and staff in their use of the facility.
Sports Programs: Under general supervision, this assignment is responsible for officiating a variety of sports league events and also serves as official scorer-of-record at sports events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Plan, oversee, and conduct recreational activities in program areas such as preschool, playground, parks, after school programming, teens, sports, museum, special events, and senior citizen activities.
- Conduct activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study. Instruct participants in the rules and methods of playing indoor and outdoor games.
- Inspect activity areas and related equipment, make written reports of damage to equipment or facility and recommend maintenance and repair, as appropriate.
- Enforce safety rules and regulations; maintain orderly participant conduct.
- Provide minor first aid to recreation program participants/spectators and/or perform related first aid/emergency techniques.
- Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of recreation program participants and spectators.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Open and close facilities as scheduled for use; clean up after facility users and set up for subsequent activities; secure the facility upon leaving.
- Set up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and see that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
- Sweep and mop floors as required; keep restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.; empty trash receptacles throughout the facility as necessary.
- Responsible for monitoring adherence to building rules and party limitations. Maintain records and complete written program plans and reports.
- When work assignments are in public area of assigned facility, greet visitors, collect fees, have visitors sign guest book.
- Provide facility and exhibit orientations and/or tours including appropriate tour materials.
- Develop weekly lesson plans; plan and direct lessons, games, crafts and songs for after school and pre-school programs.
- Function as supervising attendant for evening rentals and weekday evening shifts, as necessary. Monitor patrons, patrol parks and enforce rules to ensure that permit areas are safe, clean, and functional; notify Dublin Police Services as deemed necessary.
- Observe park conditions to ensure that permit areas, including picnic areas and fields are within appropriate standards.
- Post City information as required and remove outdated and or unauthorized notices. Confirm reservations for specific permitted areas; resolve conflicts when appropriate.
- Make determinations and interpretations regarding reservations for specific permitted areas.
- Provide advice and information on park and recreation regulations to the public when requested and/or as needed; prepare incident reports and related documentation as needed.
- Train and oversee activities of part-time staff, as assigned.
- Ensure that activities operate in accordance with general department philosophy, objectives and guidelines.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
