Recreation Assistant ; Sr

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES:
Permanent Full-Time - Central

SHIFT MAY VARY, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS, INCLUDING, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

Performs sub-professional work in organizing, implementing and conducting assigned recreational programs and activities at designated parks, playgrounds and facilities; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
These classes are characterized by their responsibility to organize, implement and conduct assigned functions within the framework of established recreational programs or activities.

Level I:
This level is distinguished by its primary responsibility for conducting assigned recreational programs and activities. The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.

• Assists in organizing, implementing and conducting assigned athletic, cultural, social and recreational activities within the framework of established recreational programs and activities;
• Develops plans in consultation with supervisors;
• Prepares groups of competitive activities;
• Sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities;
• Recruits participants and volunteers;
• Controls materials and equipment used;
• Provides instructions in and officiates sports events such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, football, track, etc.;
• Supervises and participates in recreational arts and crafts and hobbies;
• May perform manual work in preparing for athletic activities;
• May supervise part-time or student employees;
• Answers telephone, conveys messages, runs errands and performs other clerical and custodial tasks;
• Schedules community use of recreational parks, playgrounds and facilities;
• Arranges for or transports groups to various locations;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of full-time experience in organizing, instructing or coaching a recreational activity.

License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type
3).

Knowledge of:
Practical application of the principles, practices, and techniques of recreational activities; the proper care and maintenance techniques of equipment and facilities; principles and practices of instruction; group behavior; public relations.

Ability to:
Stimulate participant interest, enthusiasm and confidence in recreational pursuits; instruct and demonstrate recreational activities; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain good working relationships with the staff and public; prepare and maintain records.

Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties. Physical Effort Grouping:
Light

SKILLS ASSESSMENT: Qualified applicants will be required to take an online assessment. Applicants are required to test alone in a quiet, distraction-free area using a reliable computer with a high-speed internet connection, a microphone, a webcam (internal or external), and a Windows or Apple Operating System. Applicants who do not meet the system requirements will be provided an opportunity to take the online assessment on site.