Recreation Leader III - Summer Camp Support Specialist
8 days ago
Gig Harbor
Job Description PURPOSE OF POSITION: To assist with the organization, planning, and facilitation of a variety of recreation activities in various seasonal programs. To provide excellent customer service to all program patrons by exemplifying a positive attitude and exceeding the needs of patrons. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: • May include but are not limited to the following programs: youth or adult sports leagues, programs, camps and clinics, and special events., • Assist the Recreation Coordinator with the planning, coordination and supervision of youth or adult sports leagues, programs, camps and clinics, and special events., • Assist with supervision of program participants as necessary to meet the needs of the activity, event, or program., • Act as the site supervisor in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Specialist., • Assist with training and coaching of Recreation Leader I and Recreation Leader II staff., • Provide leadership and direction to on-site staff to ensure program quality and safety., • Monitor and ensure program policies, procedures, and safety guidelines are being followed., • Address and resolve participant, parent, and staff concerns as needed., • Support and provide input on program improvements, schedules, and operational needs., • Communicate feedback between participants and program supervisor., • May be assigned to drive participants to programming in District vehicles., • Prepare documents such as letters, program evaluation forms, memos, accident reports, and rosters., • Utilize software system to process program registrations and update client accounts., • Attend meetings and training as assigned., • Be actively involved with program participants and always engage in activities., • Perform facility opening and closing responsibilities., • Perform minor custodial duties as needed., • Perform minor maintenance and custodial duties., • Assist with other recreation programs as requested., • Perform related duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Experience: • Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Required Education: • High school diploma or comparable experience. Professional Licenses/Certifications: • First Aid Certification (Preferred), • CPR Certification (Preferred) Knowledge/Skills: • Working knowledge of recreation programs, services, and appropriate activities for youth; strong interest in working with youth., • Interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of program participants, community members, and co-workers., • Must be creative, energetic, and patient., • Knowledge of basic needs and safety concerns associated with the care of children., • Experience, education, and/or training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities to meet the needs of the program., • Interpret and apply policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment., • Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Work is performed in an office environment, recreation facilities, and outdoors at park locations., • This position may work an irregular schedule that includes some evenings and weekends as dictated by District programs and special events., • May have contact with adverse weather conditions, noise, dust, poor air quality, pollen, and insects., • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects., • Position is subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Position is subject to noise, and/or vibration.