511 - Seasonal Recreation Leader - Part Time (Open Positions: 20)

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Initiates, organizes, and carries out a variety of recreation activities.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of special events and trips.
• Directs arts and crafts, sports, games, drama, music, dance, and other camp activities.
• Communicates with supervisory program staff regarding participant behavior, injuries, and other relevant matters.
• Renders routine first aid for minor injuries.
• Attends mandatory weekly meetings.
• Assures that all equipment and facilities are safely and properly prepared and maintained.
• Keeps work environment clean and organized.
• The habitual and judicious use of communications, knowledge, technical skills, reasoning, emotions, values, and reflections daily for the benefit of those being served.
• Facilitate the movement of a group toward a common goal in a fun and inspirational way.
• Ability to generate ideas quickly, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others and entertaining others.
• Facilitate learning skills through fun and action, a person-centered approach, handle difficulties with others effectively, encourage, praise, and recognize successes, and adapt or modify for different skill sets and ability levels.

Education and Experience

High school or GED.

One (1) yr. related experience in sports and recreation activities.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years old and be able to work an open schedule.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver’s License

American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Community CPR or CPR for the Professional.

Independence and Judgement

Minimal judgment; instructions, once established and defined, normally allow the job to be accomplished without direct and/or constant supervision; mostly routine work requiring that employee recognize obvious problems; situations outside the instructions are referred to the supervisor or lead worker.

Initiative and Ingenuity

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: not demanded to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 20lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of a City vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check. 

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

This position does not qualify for Benefits.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.