Job Details

On-Call Recreation Leader Sr.

Applications are reviewed regularly and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.

This position is to fill an on-call vacancy for the Adult Day Club Division. No benefits.

Performs intermediate work maintaining front counter operations at Community Center; leading and overseeing a variety of recreation and activity programs at designated recreation/senior services/adult day club facility or on trips; or performing related work as apparent or assigned.

While the incumbent will primarily perform the duties of the Recreation Leader Sr. within the Adult Day Club Program, all the Essential Functions related to the Recreation Leader Sr. position are required to be performed as needed.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the development, implementation, and conduct of recreation programs and activities, including direct supervision and guidance of youth, senior and adult daycare participants;

Prepares lesson plans and leads games and craft activities; works as primary contact at camps, during off-site trips, and as support service provider at adult daycare.

Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls; provides information regarding activity schedules and registration requirements; processes customer registrations and inputs information into department computer system; processes customers for facility passes and photo ID's; receives funds and issues receipts; administers concession sales.

Leads, coordinates and supervises activities and programs; assists in development of promotional brochures/flyers; provides lead direction, training and work review to assigned staff and volunteers; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work; ensures that proper safety precautions are observed; instructs others in proper work procedures.

Responsible for financial transactions; deposits funds; audits transactions; ensures security of cash and financial receipts.

Performs general building maintenance and custodial upkeep ensuring cleanliness of building, including restrooms; cleans up spills and unsanitary conditions when they occur; sets up and takes down meeting rooms, including the folding and un-folding of tables; inspects and repairs equipment as necessary; operates audiovisual equipment as needed.

Performs inspections of facility to ensure participant and customer safety and maintains a clean and organized recreational area; monitors all building participants during facility hours of operation to ensure orderly conduct.

Maintains records of programs and activities including, but not limited to, rosters, daily roll sheets/attendance records, time cards, emergency contacts, disciplinary action, incident and accident reports, ensures up-to-date and accurate contact list for parents and/or legal guardians and ensures that participants are picked up in accordance with authorizations on file.

Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.

Periodically transports program participants and other staff in a county vehicle for off-site activities;

Monitors trip petty cash and activities of youth during recreational trips or tours; disciplines youth participants according to established policies and procedures, as necessary.

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 team.

Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Leads clients in adult recreational activities (i.e. chair or laughter yoga, stretching, board games, brain health stimulation exercises, arts & craft projects, woodworking, music therapy or similar activities), with the ability to adapt based on the client's individualized needs and cognitive and physical function and/or limitations.

Re-direct clients while engaging in activities.

Determines programming levels of all clients, adapting as needed based on behaviors and participation.

Maintains a safe and nurturing environment for adults with special needs.

Provides assistance with activities of daily living skills to clients, which can include feeding assistance, toileting, ambulation, hygiene care, and behavior redirection.

Communicates clearly with other staff and volunteers regarding activity program and client needs.

Provides daily records by documenting the client's activities, noting any concerns or observations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Position requires a High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience leading recreational activities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver's License.
• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment.

Working Conditions

• This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.
• Work frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands, climbing or balancing, kneeling or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. crowds, heavy traffic, large equipment).
• Work occasionally requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment).

Acknowledgements

• 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.