Recreation Technician - SR

Assists in planning and conducting recreational activities as assigned; attends planned training program; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate temporary full-time vacancy not‑to‑exceed July 31, 2026 with the Department of Parks and Recreation - Recreation Division in Puna.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and conducting assigned recreational activities such as teaching sports activities, officiating games, conducting arts and craft classes, and conducting music, dance, and drama activities.
• Attends clinics, workshops, and training sessions.
• Keeps records.
• Assists with special programs and activities.
• Attends meetings.
• Prepares fields and facilities for recreational activities.
• Answers telephone, conveys messages, runs errands, and performs other clerical and custodial tasks.
• Prepares groups for competitive activities.
• Sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities.
• Recruits participants.
• Schedules community use of recreational facilities.
• May supervise part‑time or student workers.

• Graduation from high school
• One (1) year of experience in organizing, conducting and/or instructing recreational or group activities.

Possession of a current American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate is required prior to completion of probation.

An Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Education, Health, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Exercise, or a related field, may be substituted for lack of the required experience on a year for year basis (examples: 30 college credits equals one (1) year of experience, an Associates or higher can be substituted for all two (2) years of the required experience).

Scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of experience.

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. Scan and attach a copy of your official transcript or credential evaluation to your application.

Volunteer experience will be considered provided that it includes organizing, conducting, and/or instructing recreation or group activities. Provide detailed information in Supplemental Question #6 including your total number of volunteer hours.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g., official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note:

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai‘i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Application of principles, practices, and techniques of recreational activities, proper care and maintenance of equipment and facilities; principles of group instruction; public relations.

Stimulate participant interest; instruct and conduct recreational activities; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain good working relationships with the staff and…