Created:April2013
JobTitle: RecreationLeaderPP/TNonCDL JobDescriptionNumber: 708 Department/Division: Parks&Recreation ExemptionStatus: NonExempt PayGrade: 206 ImmediateSupervisor:CommunityCenterSupervisor NormalWorkSchedule:Varies
BriefDescriptionoftheJob:
Under limited supervision plan and implement social, recreational, and cultural activities. Assist with the tutorial component of the AfterSchool Program. Perform related duties as assigned by the Community Center Supervisor. Plan, implement, and develop programs for children ages 515. Instruct programsandassistwithyouthsportswhenappropriate.Monitorafterschoolprogramswhileplanning special events. Ensure the safety and security of the facility and maintain the interior/exterior of the building facility. Assist with community events and programs. Prepare summer program lunches and thedeliveryofthestudybuddiesafterschoolprogramwithhotmealstobeserveddaily.
EssentialFunctions:
Programs(85%): Afterschoolprogram
o Supervise participants, Preparation of educational worksheets, activities, and team building assignments. Preparation of homework supplies and materials. Assistwith the navigationofonlinehomeworkassignmentsandprojects.Assistwithdailyinstructional homework assignments given from school. Lead physical recreational activities. To maintaindailyattendancepaperwork
SummerCamp
Supervisecampgroups,developandimplementprogramandactivities,coordinatewith center supervisor to order supplies, assist in participant registration, Coordinate and leadcampwiderecreation,drama,fitness,etc.programs Evening/Additionalprograms o Serve as the coordinator, instructor or liaison for center/departmental programs. maintainrostersandattendancelogs,setupandbreakdownoftables,chairs,etc. o
Community Center Food Programs (10%): Pickup and delivery of hot meals to each community
center. Preparing and measuring meals to ensure each child has the proper serving. Cleaning of the utensilandpanstobereturnedtopartners Building/GroundsMaintenance(5%):Inspectandmaintaintheoftheexterior/interiorofthebuilding facility. Remove trash from the playground and campus grounds, Sweep and mob floors as needed, removalofalltrash.Wipedowntablesandputtablesandchairsupeachday. Otherdutiesandresponsibilitiesasassigned.
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PhysicalDemands
Overall Strength Demands: Medium strength demands include exerting 2050 pounds occasionally,
1025poundsfrequently,orupto10poundsconstantly.
Physical Demands: Continuously requires talking. Frequently requires standing, walking, carrying,
sitting, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, and using vision. Occasionally requires fine dexterity,handling,balancing,bending,crouching,andtwisting.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids: Telephone, computers, copier, and recreational
equipment.
ComputerEquipmentandSoftware:Computer,copier,andprinter.
WorkingConditions
Overall Working Conditions: Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental
conditionsand/orhazards.
EnvironmentalFactors:Dailyexposuretoextremetemperature,wetnessand/orhumidity,respiratory
hazards,andnoiseandvibration.
HealthandSafety:None. PrimaryWorkLocation:CommunityCenters. ProtectiveEquipmentRequired:None.
NonPhysicalDemands
Frequently requires working closely with others as part of a team and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and tedious or exacting work. Rarely requires emergency situations and irregular schedule/overtime.
JobRequirements
Formal Education: High school diploma plus six months to one year of advanced study or training in
Recreationisrequired.
Experience:UnderandincludingoneyearofexperienceinRecreationisrequired. DriversLicenseRequired:ClassDSouthCarolinalicense. CertificationsandOtherRequirements:FirstAidandCPR.
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JobDemands
Reading: Intermediate Level: Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, policies,
dictionaries,thesauruses,andencyclopedias. Math: Intermediate Level: Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions,percentages,ratios/proportionsandmeasurement. Writing: Intermediate Level: Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, summaries, meeting minutes,andemailsusingproperformat,punctuation,spelling,andgrammar,usingallpartsofspeech.
Human Collaboration Skills: Work requires regular and routine interaction involving exchange and
receiptofinformation.Workhasamoderateimpactontheorganization.ExternalcontactsincludeBoy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts, and Furman University. Internal contacts include: other departmental staff,divisional,andcommunitycenterandathleticstaffmembers.
Management and Supervision: Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants,
seasonalemployees,interns,ortemporaryemployees.
Technical Skill: Basic skill: Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work
environmentoftheorganization.Advancedapplication:Workaffectsaccuracyofmultipleprojects.
FreedomtoActandImpactofAction
Receives Direction: The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion. Moderate impact of action: Moderate benefits or costs in time, money, or public/employeerelations.
Disclaimer
Theaboveinformationon thisdescriptionhasbeen designedtoindicatethegeneralnatureandlevelof work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assignedtothisjob.
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