This is specialized recreation work in planning, organizing and conducting a variety of recreational activities at county playgrounds, recreation centers, parks and related facilities.

Employees in this class are responsible for assisting in the promotion, organization, preparation and personal leadership of a variety of indoor and outdoor recreation activities, such as games and sports for all age groups at one or more recreation facilities. Duties also include coordinating routine maintenance tasks such as litter removal, mowing, watering, and ballfield preparation. Employees work with considerable independence, conducting activities with assigned groups within the general recreation program as outlined by supervisors. Limited supervision may be exercised over subordinates assigned to the facility engaged in recreation and maintenance supervisor, who reviews work for the attainment of desired results by observation of program effectiveness and by personal inspection of facilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Organizes, teaches and leads all age groups in general organized recreation activities such as team games and sports, arts and crafts, camping and nature lore, folk dancing, community singing and informal story telling.

Referees and umpires ball games; sees that play equipment and playgrounds are in readiness; maintains good sportsmanship on the part of the players and spectators alike; prepares reports concerning games, giving such data as names of players, scores, forfeits, violations and protests.

Issues and collects such playground equipment as balls, bats and horseshoes; maintains discipline on indoor and outdoor play areas; assists in organizing such games as football, basketball, croquet and ping pong; maintains safety of participants and spectators; renders first air in cases of minor injuries.

Performs and coordinates minor maintenance work and groundskeeping duties in order to prevent equipment malfunctions and to provide a clean, safe and orderly facility appearance; does minor repair work on recreational equipment.

Coordinates recreation activities at small facilities; assists in planning recreation programs as assigned; schedules league games; meets with community members to discuss recreation needs.

Records facility and worker activities on standardized report forms and files.

Assists in the enforcement of recreation center rules and regulations in order to maintain order and prevent accidents.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public recreation, including an understanding of the activities which comprise a community recreation program.

Knowledge of rules of instruction in the fundamentals of a variety of team and individual sports.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of first aid.

Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the are of assignment and effective precautionary measures.

Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of facilities and equipment used both in indoor and outdoor recreation activities.

Knowledge of routine maintenance procedures.

Ability to lead, instruct and develop interest in recreation activities and promote good sportsmanship.

Ability to recognize and prevent dangerous situations from arising.

Ability to assist in enforcing facility rules.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all age group participants and the general public.

Ability to keep records, prepare reports and maintain material inventory.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.

Ability to administer basic first aid.

Ability to use simple hand tool, cleaning materials and operate a small utility vehicle.

Skill in a variety of sports and games.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Some experience in supervising team and individual sports and other recreational activities; graduation from a standard high school, preferably supplemented by college level coursework in recreation, education or physical education.

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