Under direction, oversees recreation facilities and/or serves as a site administrator over an assigned program or facility usage; assists in providing highly responsible and complex staff assistance to their supervisor; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises lead direction over lower-level staff
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Recreation Leader series. This class is distinguished from the Recreation Leader II by the responsibility for overseeing a facility usage or service or serving as a site administrator.
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KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Operations, services, and activities of recreation programs.
- Principles of lead supervision and training.
- Principles and practices of conflict management.
- Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar.
- Safety principles and practices.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- City policies and procedures.
- Facilities, scheduling, oversight, management, and general maintenance.
- Principles and practices of monitoring and tracking fees and payments for facility usage.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word
processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
ABILITY TO:
- Oversee facility usage or service or serve as a site administrator over facilities.
- Lead, organize, and review the work of staff.
- Work cooperatively and communicate with the public and employees in an enthusiastic and constructive manner.
- Be a positive role model for staff and participants and exercise good appearance, attitude, speech, and body language.
- Assist program staff and remain calm during emergencies.
- Oversee and monitor large groups during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Demonstrate problem solving skills.
- Exercise flexibility regarding working with varying personalities, age groups and work schedules.
- Understand and adhere to City policies and procedures.
- Assist with budget preparation and administration.
- Prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Schedule and coordinate volunteers.
- Manage and maintain structure in facility usage.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Recreation Leader III
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, and one years of experience working in recreation programs; completion of course work in specialized education in a related field, is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Positions in this classification independently travel within and outside of City limits to fulfill the assigned duties and
responsibilities.
- Positions in this classification require a willingness and ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ideal Candidate
- Our ideal candidate can interact and engage with children, parents, and fellow city staff. Our ideal candidate can also
accept each new challenge with a positive attitude and look for solutions that are rewarding for both participants and
staff.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR/AED certificates.
The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 528-5715 a minimum of five days prior to the examination.
