REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Recreational Programming – Considerable knowledge of recreational programming and
recreational facility operations of assigned program.
Customer Service — Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
service.
Supervision – Considerable knowledge of leadership techniques, principles, and procedures to
assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to
recreational activities and other work related precautions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships
with employees at all levels, representatives from all departments, organizations and the public.
Effectively responds to and resolves complex inquiries and disputes.
Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet and related
software with reasonable speed and accuracy.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

Coordination of Work – Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and
procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine and establish priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad
range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Judgement/Decision Making – Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and
evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
Communication – Ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively so others will
understand. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in
writing.
Financial Management – Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications to
perform purchasing and financial transactions. Ability to employ economic and accounting
principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of budgeting data.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field
and 3-5 years’ experience in professional recreational programs, including one year of lead or
supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and sex offender
criminal history check as well as FBI Fingerprinting.
Individuals in this position cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint.
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Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work.
Some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20
pounds).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the programming and operations of
assigned program. Reports to the Recreation Program Coordinator.