Recreation Specialist, (A263125-9), 201, Recreation Centers
City of Laredo, Laredo, TX, United States
Plans and monitors recreation center activities, such as afternoon summer programs, youth programming, and payment collections. Prepares Recreation center, welcomes community members, and assists them as needed. Takes payments or deposits for facility use. Monitors the recreation center and gymnasium. Ensures facility is properly cleaned and sanitized in a timely manner for the safety of our community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Organizes, supervises, and monitors activities conducted in the recreation center.
Monitors activities in the weight room, basketball gym, and boxing gym.
Assists patrons with registration and payment; inputs information into system; provides information about activities and future events.
Maintains cleanliness of recreation center; cleans and sanitizes assigned areas.
Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of:
Modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Proper use of cleaning equipment.
Recreation center programs and events.
Skills and Abilities:
Organization and time management.
Performing a variety of duties, often changing between tasks of a different nature.
Customer service.
Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Meet schedules and deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Enforce rules of the gym and recreation center.
Organize youth programming.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards; occasional outside work.
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards; majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, negligible force frequently, or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including human bodies. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 20 pounds constantly having to move objects.
Required Education and Experience
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
Less than one year experience in recreational program or camp counseling, working with children, recreation programs, or related experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Valid Infant, Child, & Adult CPR certification obtained within 90 days of employment.
Valid First Aid certification obtained within 90 days of employment.
Valid Texas Driver License; if holding an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Background and Drug Testing As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
All selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
All persons in safety-sensitive functions or positions shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Equal Opportunity Statement City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Organizes, supervises, and monitors activities conducted in the recreation center.
Monitors activities in the weight room, basketball gym, and boxing gym.
Assists patrons with registration and payment; inputs information into system; provides information about activities and future events.
Maintains cleanliness of recreation center; cleans and sanitizes assigned areas.
Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of:
Modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Proper use of cleaning equipment.
Recreation center programs and events.
Skills and Abilities:
Organization and time management.
Performing a variety of duties, often changing between tasks of a different nature.
Customer service.
Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Meet schedules and deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Enforce rules of the gym and recreation center.
Organize youth programming.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards; occasional outside work.
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards; majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, negligible force frequently, or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including human bodies. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 20 pounds constantly having to move objects.
Required Education and Experience
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
Less than one year experience in recreational program or camp counseling, working with children, recreation programs, or related experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Valid Infant, Child, & Adult CPR certification obtained within 90 days of employment.
Valid First Aid certification obtained within 90 days of employment.
Valid Texas Driver License; if holding an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Background and Drug Testing As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
All selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
All persons in safety-sensitive functions or positions shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Equal Opportunity Statement City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
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