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CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
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JOB TITLE: |
Recreation Programmer – Senior |
POSITION NUMBER(S): |
1348; 1697 |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Parks and Recreation |
GRADE: |
707 |
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DIVISION: |
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FLSA STATUS: |
Nonexempt |
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UNION ELIGIBLE: |
No |
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REPORTS TO: |
Recreation Facility Supervisor |
EEO CATEGORY: |
Paraprofessionals |
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EPAS JOB FAMILY: |
5 |
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This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To assist in the operation of a City recreation center; to provide coaching, instruction, supervision and counseling to participants in aquatics activities and other activities and programs in a City recreation center.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans and organizes aquatics, other athletic, and other recreational activities and programs for youth and/or adult participants.
2. Reserves the swimming pool for use by day care groups, other recreation centers, and others.
3. Issues equipment and supplies to participants and/or groups renting the center.
4. Collects fees for various activities and programs and ID cards; collects fees for groups renting the center, center equipment, and/or swimming pool; issues receipt; makes deposits.
5. Drives center van with youth participants to sites away from the center.
6. Coaches and officiates youth and/or adult teams in various aquatic, athletic and recreational activities and programs.
7. Administers minor discipline, following center policy, to center participants as required, including verbal reprimands, time-out periods, and conferences with parents; completes appropriate paperwork; recommends suspensions to supervisor.
8. Serves as backup to supervisor by directing activities and programs of the center.
9. Performs daily maintenance of swimming pool by operating filter systems and pool vacuum.
10. Performs daily and/or routine maintenance and repairs of center facilities and equipment, such as disinfecting exercise equipment and mopping spills.
11. Monitors equipment condition and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
12. Maintains appropriate chemical level of swimming pool by daily testing the chemical levels, recording test results, adding chemicals as necessary.
13. Maintains chemical inventory for the swimming pool.
14. Schedules, trains, assigns and directs activities and monitors performance of swimming pool staff; assigns and directs activities and monitors performance of assigned center regular part-time, temporary, contract, and volunteer staff.
15. Monitors behavior of center participants and visitors to ensure that center rules, City ordinances and other policies, procedures, and laws are obeyed.
16. Teaches or assists in teaching: swimming techniques and skills; various special interest classes, such as arts and crafts; and athletic and other recreational activities, such as aerobics.
17. Completes daily reports of information used for center monthly report: activities and programs, numbers and ages of participants, and money collected.
18. Administers basic first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), to injured individuals; telephones emergency personnel for individuals requiring medical attention completes appropriate paperwork.
19. Performs major and/or annual maintenance and repairs of center facilities and equipment, such as waxing gym floor.
20. Recommends purchase of new equipment and supplies.
21. Recommends additions, changes, continuation, or deletion of existing activities and programs.
22. Provides counseling to center participants on a limited basis.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs other related duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: none.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of lifeguarding methods and techniques.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements for swimming pools.
Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of rules and techniques of aquatic, other athletic and recreational activities for youth and adult groups.
Knowledge of a variety of arts and crafts.
Skill in the testing of swimming pool chemical levels.
Skill in the application of swimming pool chemicals.
Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.
Ability to supervise, coach and officiate participants in various athletic and recreational activities, including aquatic activities.
Ability to instruct and explain various aquatic, other athletic and recreational activity principles and rules.
Ability to conduct swimming lessons and train lifeguards.
Ability to compute the cost of fees and other charges and to collect money.
Ability to complete forms.
Ability to maintain simple records.
Ability to direct the activities of assigned personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of high school and two (2) years of experience in assisting with the direction of athletic or recreational programs or a related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
Must possess Lifeguard Instructor Training and Water Safety Instructor certifications before employment and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical activities marked below are representative of those that will be required on a regular basis to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more |
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work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles |
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work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles |
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work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades |
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work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors |
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work involves stooping, bending, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions |
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work involves climbing or running |
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works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders |
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works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time |
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work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time |
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work requires near vision (20 inches or less) |
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work requires distance vision (20 feet or more) |
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work involves detection of color differences |
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work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps |
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work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds |
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reviewed: January 2002
analyst: RLC