Recreation Specialist, (B253125-14), 201, Recreation Centers

h2About the Department/h2pbrspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"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. nbsp;/spannbsp;/ph2Position Duties/h2pstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"uESSENTIAL DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES/u/strongbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"em style="color: inherit;text-indent: 0.0px;"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./embr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;/strongbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Organizes, supervises, and monitors activities conducted in the recreation center./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Monitors activities in the weight room, basketball gym, and boxing gym./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Assists patrons with registration and payment; inputs information into system; provides information about activities and future events./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Maintains cleanliness of recreation center; cleans and sanitizes assigned areas./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Performs related work as required./li/ulbrstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"uCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES/u/strongbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Knowledge of:/strongbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of proper use of cleaning equipment.nbsp;/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of recreation center programs and events.nbsp;/li/ulstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Skills and Abilities:/strongbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Skill in organization and time management.nbsp;/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Skill in customer service.nbsp;/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.nbsp;/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.nbsp;/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to enforce rules of the gym and recreation center./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to organize youth programming./li/ulstronguWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/u/strongubr/ubruPhysical Effort Requirements/ubr Position will have the following exposures.brbrul type="disc"liOffice or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards./liliOccasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work./liliFrequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk./liliExerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 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./liliExerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects./li/ulbruWork Environment Locations/unbsp;brPosition will require the employee to work in the following types of work environmentsbrnbsp;brnbsp;NeverbrulliStreet environment (near moving traffic)/liliConstruction site/liliWarehouse environment/li/ulnbsp;SeldombrulliConfined spacenbsp;/li/ulnbsp;SometimesbrulliOutdoor environment/liliVehicles/li/ulnbsp;OftenbrulliOffice or similar indoor environment/li/ulbruExposures/ubru/u Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elementsbrnbsp;brNeverbrulliIndividuals who are hostile or irate/liliIndividuals with known violent backgrounds/liliCommunicable diseases/liliFumes or airborne particles/liliLoud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)/li/ulnbsp;SeldombrulliExtreme cold (below 32 degrees)/li/ulSometimesbrulliExtreme heat (above 100 degrees)/liliMoving mechanical parts/liliFumes or airborne particles/liliToxic or caustic chemicals or substances/li/ulbruTravel/unbsp;brPosition will require the employee to travelbrnbsp;brNever:brul type="disc"liRegional travel/liliNational travel/liliInternational travelnbsp;/li/ulFrequentlybrul type="disc"liLocal travelnbsp;/li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Required Education and Experience/strongbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalencyli style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Less than one (1)nbsp; year experience in recreational program or camp counseling, working with children, or related experience./ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Required Licenses or Certifications/strongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;/spanul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" id="isPasted"Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment./span/li/ulbrstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"em**Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated above from time of hire./em/strongbrul style="list-style-type: disc; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Valid Infant, Child, amp; Adult CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment**/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Valid First Aid certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment**/li/ulbrbrstrongAs 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./strongbrbrbrstrongEffective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment./strongbrbrbrstrongEffective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing./strongbrbrbrstrongA person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable/strong.brbrbrbrstrongnbsp;/strongstrongCity 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./strongdiv style="text-align: center;"br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: center;text-indent: 0.0px;"/div/p