Recreation Specialist I (Seasonal) Camp Counselor

Grade 10 - Fun in the Sun

Pay Range: $14.99 - $16.83/hr

General Statement of Duties:

Plans and supervises recreational activities for children; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work:

• Provides supervision to youths participating in the City�s recreational programs;
• Plans recreational activities such as arts and crafts from available resources to keep children active and entertained throughout the day;
• Maintains accurate attendance records at all times;
• Provides a safe and secure play environment for children participating in the program;
• Meets with parents to discuss special needs of child and develops methods to deal with any special needs;
• Performs first aid to injured children;
• Resolves conflicts, complaints, and public relation issues;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to other employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, and internal training sessions to become or remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens� questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties as required.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and
• Some experience in planning recreational activities for children; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a background check.