9D11
PAY RANGE: EP14
RECREATION LEADER 1
(Bilingual)
(General)
GENERAL DEFINITION
This is full performance recreation work. An employee in this class may direct a small staff, administer a limited program of activities for the public and provide services and facilities for organized groups at a small recreation center, or direct a cultural or athletic program at a larger center or administer recreation programs in a secure detention center for youth awaiting adjudication, or organize and direct volunteers and residents in the provision of on-site and off-site recreation programs for assisted living residents.. Employees have controlling responsibility for the organization and implementation of programs at a small recreation center and the gym facilities of a nearby school or participate with other recreation department personnel in providing recreation services at large centers. Employees in this class may assist higher level recreation staff in implementing a recreational program for a large residential institution or correctional system. Determining community recreation needs and interests, promoting the acceptance of programs, raising funds to support program needs, and motivating participation is of major significance in the work. Duties require scheduled evening and weekend work and moderate physical effort. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level recreation supervisor.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
BOTH SPECIALTIES
AT A SMALL RECREATION FACILITY
Develops, plans and coordinates a limited program of athletic, cultural and social recreation activities to meet the needs and interests of the community and various age groups; plans and directs special events at the center such as sports tournaments, community parties, shows, end of season demonstrations, outdoor competition shows and commemorations.
Schedules, assigns and observes the activities of subordinate personnel conducting athletic and cultural programs; orients new staff to departmental policy and procedures; conducts staff meetings for center personnel; trains personnel in skill and group motivation; evaluates programs and personnel conducting programs.
Establishes and maintains contact with community, civic, school, religious and social groups; keeps advised of community interests and events; publicizes the programs for the center utilizing multiple channels; may speak before community groups; advises and assists individuals and groups on the mechanics of community recreation programs; organizes and meets with councils serving as liaison between the community and the recreation center; confers with local school officials in using gym facilities for Recreation Department programs.
Supervises the issuance, use, care and return of recreation supplies and equipment.
Assigns summer employees specific tasks on a daily basis.
Assigns duties to seasonal personnel; inspects playground, pool, and building areas to determine if additional maintenance work is necessary; inspects for conformance to cleanliness and safety standards.
Prepares and maintains records of attendance, requisitions, deliveries and repairs; requisitions supplies; prepares periodic reports on the centers activities, accomplishments and special events.
AT A LARGE RECREATION FACILITY
Plans, organizes and supervises athletic activities such as low organized games, free play and leagues for athletic events; publicizes leagues; registers teams; schedules games; collects league fees; assigns referees; acts as official scorer; prepares team and individual statistics and posts results on bulletin board, officiates at athletic contests.
Plans, teaches and supervises a program of cultural activities such as dancing, ceramics and arts and crafts; posts notices to advertise programs; registers participants for programs; distributes supplies; instructs and participates in making puppets and ceramic and papier-mache objects; orders supplies; issues equipment.
Participates in planning and supervising special events such as field trips, day camps and movies; may supervise subordinate personnel.
Prepares reports on the center's activities.
May speak before community groups; may prepare news releases for local newspapers.
Serves as the operational supervisor in the absence of the recreation center leader in charge.
ASSISTED LIVING SITE POSITIONS
Schedules, observes and encourages staff members to be creative in initiating new recreation programs; works with community groups to secure donated services and resources; develops recreational programs for residents who range in age from 30 years of age and over; coordinates an intergenerational program to recruit neighborhood school children to visit and work with the residents.
Supervises the issuance, use, care and return of recreational supplies and equipment; secures funds for new equipment via fund raising or other creative means; prepares and maintains records of resident attendance at recreational activities; prepares monthly and quarterly reports for the Board of Trustees, activity calendar, and the requisition and delivery of supplies.
Performs related work a required.
JUVENILE JUSTICE POSITIONS
Develops, plans, teaches, supervises and coordinates athletic, cultural and social recreation activities to meet the needs and interests of the center residents such as, dancing, ceramics, video games and arts and craft; schedules, assigns and observes the activities of subordinate recreation personnel conducting athletic and cultural programs; evaluates programs and subordinate personnel who conduct recreational programs.
Supervises the issuance, use, care and return of recreation supplies and equipment; prepares periodic reports on the centers activities, accomplishments and special events; interprets the objectives of the recreation program to participants and community groups; schedules events, registers participants, and posts notices to advertise recreational programs to center residents.
Performs related work a required.
Performs the duties shown above with members of a foreign language-speaking community.
IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE WORK
Attends staff meetings with other personnel of the department; serves on committees for city-wide and district recreational events; communicates the purpose and policies of the City's recreation program to citizen groups and adult participants; inspects playground, pool, and building to supervise the proper use and care of equipment and facilities.
Participates in instructing and leading groups in recreational activities.
Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
· the philosophy and objectives of organized recreation
· group leadership as it applies to a varied recreational program
· the principles and methods of organization, program planning and scheduling, and techniques of community group relations
· equipment and supplies required to conduct recreation activities
· athletic, cultural and social recreational activities
· the principles and practices of first aid and CPR/AED
· the principles and practices of incontinent care and an understanding of the special needs of dementia patients as applied to the Assisted Living site positions
SKILL IN:
· effective conflict resolution approaches
· customer service best practices
· community engagement to inform recreation program plans
ABILITY TO:
· administer first aid and CPR/AED
· plan, schedule, organize and direct a recreation program at a small recreation facility upon completion of a training course in departmental objectives and of basic elements and skills of professional recreational work
· organize, teach and lead people of any age group in a variety of recreational activities after completion of a departmental training course
· exercise tact and judgment in maintaining good sportsmanship of participants in recreational activity
· establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, local advisory councils and the community and to effectively interpret the objectives of the recreation program to diverse participants and community groups
· learn and apply departmental rules and regulations and pertinent recreational techniques and methods
IN THE BILINGUAL SPECIALTY
Ability to speak read and write in a specified foreign language and the English language fluently and clearly.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 8/24.)
BOTH SPECIALTIES
EDUCATION:
Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
NOTE: Completion of 60 credits and additional experience may substitute for the required bachelors degree.
AND
EXPERIENCE:
One year of experience at the trainee level, administering a limited program of activities for the public and providing recreational services and facilities for organized groups.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITIONS ONLY
Note: Child Protective Service Law requires FBI criminal history background check as well as the Pennsylvania State Police criminal history background check and Pennsylvania child abuse background check as a condition of employment.
IN THE BILINGUAL SPECIALTY
Sufficient training and/or experience to be able to understand and speak fluently and clearly in a designated foreign language.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
Class Established 1/53
Spec. Revision:
CSC - 12/98
Ad. Board - 1/99
CSC 1/08
Ad. Board 2/08
Change in Pay Rate:
CSC 8/15; Ad. Board 8/15
Spec. Revision:
CSC 8/18;Ad. Board 9/18
Spec. Revision:
CSC 10/20; Ad. Board 11/20
Latest Spec. Revision:
CSC -7/24
Ad. Board 8/24
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