Recreation Leader - SA1001 - REC-LS-YOUTH/TEEN SERVICESEffective Date:
Revision Date:
07/21/2017
Position ID:
SA1001
Career Ladder:
SA
FLSA Designation:
Non-Exempt
City of Denton
Title:
Recreation Leader – Youth-Teen Services
Department/Division:
Parks & Recreation
Reports to:
Youth-Teen Services Supervisor
Job Description
Definition: Assists in creating, organizing and instructing a recreation program for youth for our after school program, including arts and crafts, homework time, physical activities,
and special interest activities for afterschool and other holiday/school closure days. Also includes assisting with various programs and special events on evenings and weekends.
Essential Functions:
Plans, organizes, and implements various recreational activities for elementary age children (K-5th)
Leads, supervises, and conducts classes, recreational activities, and special events
Follow appropriate training and lead small group activities in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning and recreational experiences.
Maintain a clean and orderly environment for children
Assist in maintaining the materials and equipment.
Assist in the enforcement of program rules.
Provide tutorial services as needed.
Communicate effectively with the staff members, children, parents, administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgment.
Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
Ensure adherence to good safety standards and COD Standards of Care
Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
Model and maintain high ethical standards.
Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
Must be able to properly supervise children and respond immediately in case of an emergency, including administering first aid as necessary
Assists Site Supervisor in maintaining, records, standards of care, weekly reports, and monthly reports
Assists in control of equipment and supplies, maintains records as requested
Maintains discipline and injury records as necessary
Enforces all sites regulations
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Must be 18 years of older
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and proper dress rules
Ability to assist in developing, coordinating, and directing varied activities involved in an after school program
Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities and the ability to convey knowledge into an organized activity
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR procedures
Some knowledge of childhood development and lesson planning for children
Basic skills in performing and instruction such activities as arts and crafts, sports, games, and creative dramatics, etc
Ability to maintain discipline
Ability to prepare and maintain reports as required
Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents
Ability to motivate children
Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations
Ability to meet deadlines
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a medical physical examination
Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment
Must be able to obtain American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment
Must be available to work Monday thru Friday from 2:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. and for holiday and spring break camps, teacher in-service days, and other YTS special events and programs as
needed on evenings and weekends
Position will be approximately 16-20 hours per week for the Afterschool Program and additional hours for YTS programs, camps, and Special Events held during daytime, evenings, and on
weekends
Must be able to work the entire school year thru June 2018
Preferences:
Completion of one (1) year college or equivalent experience
Three months of experience planning, coordinating, and implementing, education/related programs for school age groups
Education or coursework related to recreation, education, or child psychology
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: E
Sitting: I
Walking: E
Lifting: H
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: I
Balancing: Y
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of the use of driving a 15-passenger van.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outdoors in extreme heat and cold.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.