Recreation Leader - Seasonal Part-Time

Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Recreation Leader - Seasonal Part-Time Job Type Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 5 Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM Division PR&T COM CENTERS Requisition Number 2024012 Number of hours worked per week up to 25 hours a week Work Schedule Schedule: Varies Monday – Sunday To Be Determined: Based on operational requirements, May include days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [Various recreational facilities] Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade GE01 Pay Basis Weekly Advertised Salary $15.
80 – $20.
00 hourly rate depending on qualifications and experience Job Description Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking individuals looking for a flexible part time job and enjoys working with the public providing excellent customer to primarily support the city’s community center operations, programs, rentals and events as a Recreation Leader.
This includes many diverse programs and activities, including special events, athletics, seniors and participants with disabilities.
Duties for a Recreation Leader will focus on customer service, facility and participant oversight, safety, and general maintenance.
Related duties include but are not limited to: Recreation Leader will provide customer service to diverse citizen and participant groups of all ages that meets the expectations of the City’s Customer Service Initiative.
Provides information to the public regarding departmental activities, events, programs, and other related general information regarding Parks, Recreation and Tourism in person, or by phone, and email.
Processes transactions such as program registrations and rental reservations, sells memberships, and collect payments.
Processes cash, check, credit card transactions and reconcile funds in accordance with standard procedures and regulations.
Program Leader will assist with supervising various age groups of children that participate in youth programs; with ages ranging from 6-15.
Supervises facility, and participants; enforces rules, and regulations in accordance with City policies and procedures.
Monitors program and participant safety, reports safety concerns to supervisor, and responds to accidents and injuries, may perform basic first aid.
Monitors center identification system, and daily participant circulation.
Assists with daily Community center operations and programs such as opening and closing facility, general custodial and housekeeping tasks of facility, set-up, take down of various types of recreational equipment, tables, chairs, bleachers and conducts facility inspections.
Will be required to monitor community center facilities during and after normal hours of operation and secure facility.
Controls the disbursement, collection, storage of equipment and overall site inventory.
Organizes site equipment.
May assist with planning and participating in activities and programs appropriate for various age groups and interact with children in active and passive games; ability to make fair game decisions, some knowledge of game rules; ability to read directions; and divide children in equal age groups.
Activities and programs include those on-site, outdoors in parks, and outdoors at city wide special events.
Expresses game rules and regulations, demonstrates game equipment; makes safe decisions; and interprets directions.
Requires active participation in field trips and center settings and various games including kickball, football, softball, table games, volleyball, cards, checkers, active & passive games.
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one month of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires CPR and First Aid certification within the first year of employment.
May require a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications Must have ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to use a telephone; read and interpret rules and regulations.
Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment; effectively communicate with the public.
Will be required to work at City special events and activities as program support staff.
Possess positive customer service skills and abilities.
Possess general knowledge of recreational activities including athletics, arts and crafts, music and dance, board games and special events.
Ability to independently lift chairs and tables; set up volleyball standards and basketball goals; move portable bleachers; effectively communicate with public and staff; complete written forms and reports; lift 40 pounds; work alone; use a computer.
Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 01/10/2024 Job Close Date 01/28/2024 Open Continuous Special Instructions to Applicants Drug Screening: MARIJUANA In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive.
As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing.
This drug test includes testing for marijuana.
Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment.
Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs.
frequently, or up to 10 lbs.
constantly Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Telephone, computer, printer, ID Picture Camera, fax, AED, tables, chairs, recreation and fitness equipment such as basketball goals, portable bleachers, and nets.
Protective Equipment Required Any PPE required by the standard guidelines of the equipment used.
Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Chemical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Electrical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases M = Several Times Per Month Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust W = Several Times Per Week Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally Primary Work Location Other - Community center Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) Incumbent must be able to work independently Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4