Rev. 2/98

City of San José

CLASS PURPOSE
   Under general supervision, is responsible for work of moderate difficulty in developing a variety of recreation activities and human service programs or staff assignments. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Plans, coordinates, conducts, and evaluates leisure and cultural events and human services for children and youth, seniors, and/or special populations in a citywide or specific community service area.
• Interacts with citizens, community groups, and agencies such as schools, the probation department, police department, community-based organizations, and other recreation departments to identify and determine the leisure and human service needs of the population being served.
• Plans, monitors, and distributes budget resources to specific activities, events, programs, or projects. Participates in the preparation of the budget. Secures supplies and equipment for programs.
• Participates in the development of resources through fund-raising, solicitations, and co-sponsorships; may initiate grant proposals for the support of programs.
• Recruits, supervises, and trains part-time staff and volunteers. Evaluates the performance of staff.
• Maintains financial records of fees collected; prepares reports, proposals, and various letters and memos. Conducts registrations as needed.
• May negotiate contracts, fees, and facilities to provide special interest programs for children and youth, seniors, and/or disabled.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts special cultural activities, including festivals, concerts, recitals, dramas, and other fine arts programs.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts special recreation events, trips, visits, programs, and social clubs for children and youth, seniors, and/or disabled citizens.
• Interacts with community groups and agencies to identify and determine leisure needs and interests of the special population being served. Provides information and referrals to the community regarding programs available, including developing and disseminating publicity through all forms of media.
• Participates in the preparation and operation of the budget for their assigned area.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises fee classes.
• Establishes recreation classes, including negotiating and contracting with instructors, setting class fees and charges, acquiring adequate facilities, and evaluating programs and classes.
• Maintains financial records of fees collected and initiates refunds as appropriate; prepares instructional material and secures supplies for classes.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
   An employee in this class performs specialized assignments in developing and conducting a variety of programs and activities targeted toward children and youth, seniors, and/or special populations. This class differs from Recreation Supervisor in that the incumbents of the latter class are responsible for overall programs for the communities that comprise a specified geographical region of the City. This class differs from the next lower class of Senior Recreation Leader in that the latter class focuses on direct-line provision of general recreation service activities targeted for various populations.

QUALIFICATIONS
   Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of various recreation activities such as sports, games, arts, crafts, dramatics, and music as they pertain to the interests of children and youth, seniors, and special populations.
• Knowledge of service needs of citizens of varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of principals and practices of supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with children and youth, seniors, and/or special populations.
• Ability to relate effectively to all levels of employees, participants, and the public.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize community agencies and other non-City resources to enhance the delivery of programs and services.

• Knowledge of basic budgeting, bookkeeping, and cash handling.
• Knowledge of leisure marketing skills.
• Ability to coordinate, conduct, and supervise a variety of recreation activities of citywide scope or specialized programs targeted for children and youth, seniors, and /or special populations.
• Ability to direct and involve hard-to-reach children and youth into positive recreation programs.
• Ability to recognize visible symptoms of and make appropriate responses to persons using and/or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
• Ability to negotiate contracts, fees, and facilities to provide special interest programs for children and youth.

Education
   Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation and Leisure Services or closely related field.

Experience
   One (1) year of full-time recreation leadership or programming experience.

Acceptable Substitutions
   Additional years of increasingly responsible recreation leadership or programming experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis for up to two (2) years. There will be no substitute for required one (1) year of full-time recreation leadership or programming experience.

Formerly Recreation Program Coordinator
Formerly Youth Specialist
Formerly Teen Outreach Specialist
(7/80), (Rev. 4/85), (Rev. 4/92), (Rev. and Ret. 4/93), (Rev. 2/98)
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