Rev. 12/97

City of San José

RECREATION LEADER (FT) (6108)
RECREATION LEADER (PT) (6109)

CLASS PURPOSE
   Under immediate supervision, performs work of routine difficulty involving participation in and support of a variety of recreational programs of outdoor or indoor activities.

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.)

• Organizes and teaches various sports and games that are suitable and safe for groups of different sizes, abilities, and ages; officiates or provides instruction in rules of play.
• Conducts special recreation activities such as arts and crafts, dance or drama, puppeteering, therapeutics, gerontology, youth and adult activities.
• Preserves order and discipline among participants at a park, playground, sports field, or recreation center.
• Conducts group and individual athletic, recreational, instructional, or entertainment activities.
• Assists in organizing and conducting special recreational events such as trips and outings.
• Issues and collects supplies and equipment and ensures that instructional or craft materials, equipment, facility, fields, and courts are in readiness.
• Performs first aid and CPR in case of injury.
• Performs routine safety checks at facilities and watches for safety of participants and spectators.
• May transport recreation program participants including youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities in City vehicles.
• May coordinate recreation activities for diverse populations (i.e., at-risk youth/high-risk youth, persons with disabilities, seniors).
• Participates in recruiting and coordinating the activities of volunteers in recreation programs.
• Keeps records, prepares reports, and performs other routine duties utilizing a variety of office equipment.
• Participates in preparing publicity such as calendars, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, etc. for recreation activities.
• Provides office or recreation center assistance as required.
• Provides facility coverage for rentals.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with schools, other governmental agencies, community-based organizations, etc.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
   This class is the second level of three in the Recreation Leadership series. It differs from the next lower class of Recreation Aide in that incumbents of the latter class function in a support capacity to other recreation personnel. It differs from the next higher class of Senior Recreation Leader in that incumbents of the latter class may supervise this class and are responsible for planning and conducting a variety of recreation activities and events.

QUALIFICATIONS
   Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic recreation and leisure activities and events.
• Knowledge of rules, equipment, and materials necessary for a variety of common sports, games, and activities suitable for all ages.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn to conduct a variety of recreation activities.
• Ability to perform simple monetary transactions, such as making correct change and keeping routine records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, co-workers, and the general public.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions affecting participants.
• Ability to plan a simple recreation activity or event.

Competency Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Knowledge of City and Department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, conduct, adapt, and evaluate a variety of age and developmentally appropriate recreation activities.
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with other City staff and service providers.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict in a recreation setting.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of conditions affecting participant safety.

Education
   Completion of high school, General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience
   No minimum requirement.

Acceptable Substitutions
   None.

Licenses/Certificates

• As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver’s license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.
• Possession of a valid first aid certificate may be required.
• Possession of a valid CPR certificate may be required.

Necessary Special Qualification
   Those applicants in their last semester of high school are permitted to apply, but will be required to provide proof of graduation prior to obtaining a work assignment.

(Formerly Recreation Leader I and II)
(New 7/80), (Rev. 11/80), (Rev. 4/85), (Rev. 12/86), (Rev. 4/92), (Rev. 12/96), (Rev. 9/97),
(Rev. 12/97)
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