On-Call Recreation Aide - Kahle

Do you like working with children and want to make it special for other children? This recruitment is to fill an On-Call Recreation Aide position /no benefits.

** Please note: Applications are reviewed regularly. H iring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately . **

** While the incumbent will primarily perform the duties of the Recreation Aide within the Kid's Club and Summer Camp programs, all the Essential Functions related to the Recreation Aide position are required to be performed as needed.

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for assisting in the conduct of recreation activities at assigned and/or designated recreation facilities.

Recreation Aide:

• Assists general public, customers and staff in person, over telephone and by email; answers inquiries and provides general direction related to recreation activities.
• Assists with preparation and/or leadership of recreation programs and activities, including youth supervision. Leads games and craft activities and interacts with participants; monitors activities of children during recreational trips and/or tours.
• Inspects facility to ensure youth safety; assists with clean-up of facilities and programs.
• Prepares supplies and materials for programs and activities and prepares snacks; arranges chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled group activities; operates audiovisual equipment, as needed.
• Participates in training opportunities and attends staff meetings.
• Welcomes participants to program and greets parents when needed.
• Receives, stores, and issues sports equipment and supplies.
• Keeps attendance records or scores at events; monitors spectators and participants at special events to ensure orderly conduct.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Previous experience specifically working with children; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that could provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform job duties. Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age at time of employment.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Basic arithmetic.
• Correct English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• Recreation activities.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful.

Skill in:

• Leading children in recreational activities.
• Customer service.
• Assembling pamphlets, reports, forms and other documents.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; agility to participate in recreational activities; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.