Recreation Aide

Classification Definition

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Position is classified as part-time/at-will.

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, publicizes, develops, and instructs special recreation, sports, cultural, or social service programs & activities at various parks, schools, and recreation facilities. Positions may include assignments in the following areas:
Sports (officiating, score keeping, refereeing youth and adult sports);
Senior Cultural (classes, excursions, senior citizen programs and special events);
Racquet and Fitness Center (fitness room, front counter, swimming pool, and special programs);
Child Development (Kidstuff Child Care programs); or Administration (front office, clerical, etc). Performs other related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned Recreation Programmer and/or higher level management staff.

May exercise operational, functional and technical supervision over lower level part-time recreation staff and volunteers.

Essential Duties and Responsiblities

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, and special documents.

* Enters/retrieves data and maintains records.

* Establishes and maintains office files and researches and compiles information from files.

* Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.

* Assist in planning and implementing special events, senior activities, pre-school activities, coaching/teaching team sports.

* Provide information and referrals to program participants, school official and community groups regarding program being offered.

* Operate a computer and related software.

* Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

* Comprehend and prepare reports and forms such as accident and incident reports.

* May perform essential duties in the absence of higher level staff as necessary.

* Oversee the planning and coordination of basic tasks in large public settings for special events.

* Analyze and use independent judgment in problem solving fairly routine situations such as discussing a potential program concerns with the public.

* Supervise and monitor facility rentals to ensure applicant complies with City department policies and procedures.

* Assist with membership renewals and sales at Rialto Racquet and Fitness Center.

* Update membership information for fitness center clientele.

* Complete daily deposits and generate daily revenue reports.

* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience/Training:

1 year of paid, volunteer, or participant experience in a recreationsetting; equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of employment, a valid American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certificate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

* Principles, rules, and practices of organizing, planning and conducting recreation programs.

* First aid and CPR methods necessary in taking safety precautions.

* Basic operations, services and activities of recreation programs, activities and events.

* Knowledge of cash handling and ability to handle cash.

* Principles and practices of recreation program development and implementation.

* Rules and proper techniques for playing a variety of sports activities.

* Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.

* Current office equipment including computers.

Ability to:

* Work a flexible schedule.

* Adhere to work schedule and deadlines.

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