This is supervisory work in the coordination and instruction of a specific recreation program in a limited number of neighborhood or community parks, a specific service zone, or a small special program.

Employees in this class are responsible for planning, directing and instructing a specialized recreational activity in a specific service zone. Work requires initiative and originality in developing specialized methods, equipment and techniques to carry out a specific program area. Employees work within departmental policies and procedures, but exercise independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge to the assigned recreation program. Supervision may be exercised over a small group of instructional personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior who reviews work through observation, personal conferences and attainment of desired program results.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans and conducts workshops and classes for specific groups or general public in a specialized recreation program, including music, drama, arts and crafts, aquatics, nature study, or related special activities requiring specific skills in that area; demonstrates and explains techniques, procedures, materials and equipment associated with the assigned specialty.

Disseminates information to the general public regarding departmental activities; schedules special programs; prepares requisitions for purchase of specialized equipment and supplies; assembles materials for use by program participants.

Confers with field staff and instructional personnel in planning the effective use and future development of special activities; prepares program procedures and conducts classes for instructional personnel on program methods; gives advice and assistance on unusual or difficult problems.

Prepares a draft of budget for the specialty assigned, with supporting information as requested; conducts continuing research and relating studies in area of assignments; recommends actions to be taken to meet the needs of the specific service zone.

Supervises employees engaged in the instruction of specialized recreational programs; explains program instruction methods and procedures to subordinate personnel.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public recreation.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of the assigned special recreation area.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of instruction of the assigned special recreation area.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to plan and supervise the activities of subordinate personnel to achieve effective results.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, group participants and other employees.

Ability to express ideas thoroughly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Ability to supervise the activities of recreational personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

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