KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Good customer service techniques;
• Principles and techniques of directing group, social and recreational activities;
• Principles and practices of managing recreational programs for community parks, community centers, youth and senior centers, aquatic centers and/or athletic facilities;
• Recreation site management, including operations and maintenance;
• Techniques of effective supervision; and
• Financial record keeping practices as applied to recreation programs.

SKILL IN:

• Coordinating and scheduling the work of temporary and volunteer staff;
• Coordinating and scheduling programs, events and activities;
• Inventorying and ordering supplies, equipment and materials;
• Interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures;
• Maintaining files and monitoring and tracking fees and payments;
• Developing interpersonal relationships with a variety of users and sponsors;
• Using computers and related software;
• Communication to interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, volunteers and the general public sufficient to convey information and to receive work direction.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in recreation administration, physical education, leisure services or a related field and two years full-time or its equivalent of recreation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at various sites within and away from the City, and have availability to work off-hours shifts or events as required; strength to lift and carry materials weighing to 40 pounds; mobility to lead groups in activities involving steep or rough terrain; ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and frequently works in evenings or weekends and inside environmental conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally works with use of a personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.