PT Recreation Leader

Job Details
Job Location:    Lynwood Park - Brookhaven, GA
Position Type:    Part Time
Salary Range:    $ $28.18 Hourly

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to assist with the day-to-day operations and activities of the assigned recreation center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:      

• Provides direction, training, and guidance to seasonal employees or other workers as assigned; coordinates and monitors work activities; troubleshoots problem situations
• Performs customer service functions; answers incoming telephone calls; provides assistance and information related to department programs, activities, procedures, forms, fees, or other issues; distributes activity schedules, registration forms, or other documents; responds to routine questions/complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution
• Receives monies in payment of program/activity fees, deposits, or other fees/services: records transactions and issues receipts; makes bank deposits or forwards revenues as appropriate
• Maintains current schedule of all activities in the recreation center; reserves the use of meeting rooms or other facilities by individuals/groups or for scheduled activities; updates and posts activity schedules and room reservation schedules
• Registers individuals to participate in recreational programs/classes or utilize recreational facilities; reviews registration forms or applications for use of facilities; collects appropriate fees; assists in creating participant rosters for each activity; maintains records of program registrations
• Monitors individuals or organizations using recreation facilities or participating in recreational programs; oversees league play; assists instructors with class setup and participants roster sheets; assists in explaining rules, regulations, and policies to program participants; assists in responding to situations involving excessive noise, inappropriate language/actions, disruptive behavior, or other problems
• Performs facility opening/closing procedures; unlocks recreation center facilities each morning; locks/secures facilities in evening
• Oversees and coordinates daily facility operations; sets up tables, chairs, or other equipment for classes/activities; performs sweeping, mopping, and general housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness of facilities
• Perform routine safety inspections of building facilities, grounds, and equipment; inspects facilities to ensure timely preparation for scheduled activities; identifies malfunctioning equipment, damage/vandalism, potential safety hazards, or other problems; initiates appropriate corrective action or reports problems to supervisory staff
• Responds to emergency situations in relation to recreation center operations and activities
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, receipts, activity/event schedules, meeting room schedules, rosters, work orders, safety checklists, or other documents
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, payments, opening/closing checklists, registration forms, reservation requests, rule books, policies, procedures, instructional materials, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
• Operates a personal computer, general office equipment, athletic equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, Internet, or other programs
• Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, class instructors, coaches, sporting officials, athletic organizations, programs registrants/participants, parents, vendors, the public, community organizations, outside organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
• Provide information to the community regarding recreation/ athletic programs, activities, facilities, schedules, fees, and related issues
• Attends various meetings as needed; attends meetings of private athletic organizations regarding use of County facilities
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School graduate or GED; Associate degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience progressively responsible clerical or general administrative experience preferably in a recreational environment
• Or equivalent education, and/or experience; and
• Experience in volunteering, teaching, leading or training involving recreation facility operations; customer service, working in a public setting and/or general office work a plus;
• or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
• Ability to pass a criminal background check: a valid Georgia Drivers' License is required upon appointment; American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED and First Aid is required and must be completed within six months of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations
• Human Interactions: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations

ENTERPRISE CULTURE:

In support of our vision, our organizational culture works to maintain a safe and beautiful community and promote sustainable projects and activities.  This is done by attracting and retaining a talented and diverse group of individuals who encompass our shared values through exceptional teamwork and collaboration, innovative thinking, a commitment to professional development, and community stewardship.  What makes us unique is our harmonious work environment, forward-thinking, innovative, and non-restrictive approach toward successful service deliverables and outcomes. In turn, we offer a competitive and exceptional benefits package, flexible work hours, remote work opportunities, modern office work design, green space, a brand new public safety building, and a soon-to-come well space state-of-the-art City Hall.

MORAL CHARACTER:

The employee must possess and continue to maintain throughout the course of the role a commitment to the (10) ten essential moral values that build character and instill positive and healthy interactions with others (Respect, honesty, compassion, education, not harming others, hard work, kindness, and gratitude). In addition to, the (5) five principles of autonomy, justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and fidelity.

• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and /or materials used in performing essential functions
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable

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 frequently required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors
• Exposure to all types of weather and will work around light and heavy equipment
• Employee may be required to attend evening and weekend meetings, and may be required to assist in special events and tournaments

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 employee regularly works in a normal office environment
• The employee may perform some duties outdoors while conducting official business which will require limited local travel
• Employee may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings, and may be required to assist in special events

The City has the right to revise this position description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

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