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Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Description
Position: Recreation Leader (Preschool Teacher)
Location: City of PlaceNameplaceManassas PlaceTypePark
Application Accepted Until: August 14, 2006
Grade: 10 (PR Scale) Hourly Wage: $7.62 - $12.20 Classification: RPT, benefits
The City of Manassas Park, Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a Recreation Leader who will provide supervision and oversight for the Department of Parks and Recreations Programs division while adhering to the City of Manassas Park employment standards. Work is performed under the specific direction of the Recreation Specialist.
Candidate should have a demonstrated record of recreation and leisure programming experience, leadership skills, fiscal management and positive interactions with staff, boards, officials and public. Candidate must possess the ability to articulate and implement innovative approaches to ongoing recreational programs and activities, special event support, and problem solving skills. Progressive responsibility administering recreational programs and supervision experience will be considered a plus for this position, with recent experience in the public or private leisure services, or park and recreation field.
General Job Information
Definition of Position:
The Recreation Leader serves a supervising staff responsible for assisting the Recreation Specialist and Program Coordinator in administering the day-to-day activities of the Department of Parks and Recreation Programming division and for implementing the established plans, policies, goals and objectives pertaining to the implementation of ongoing recreation programs. Candidate will possess a professional and comprehensive knowledge of leisure services and recreational program management and will be skilled in dealing with the public. Additionally, the Recreation Leader will assist in the implementation and management of the Preschool Program. The Recreation Leader provides professional leadership and judgment in the provision of recreation and leisure services to the citizens of placePlaceNameManassas PlaceTypePark.
Essential Functions:
Specific Assignments:
· Personnel Supervision – Assesses human resources needs, within the existing organizational plan and structure. Manages and motivates designated staff so as to accomplish the Departments plans and objectives, achieve high productivity and give excellent service to park patrons and the public.
· Program Operation – Assist in the direct management of designated program operations, facilities (as assigned) and assists in the oversight of the compliance of administrative policies and procedures to guide day-to-day operating operation practices pertaining to the Preschool Program and other recreational programs offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Assures the programs are operated in a timely manner and maintained so as to provide the maximum level of enjoyment by park patrons.
· Special Event Support – Assist in the planning and implementation of specific special event programs, as necessary.
Manage Personnel:
· Direct work assignments of designated staff.
· Maintain employee attendance records and review schedule leave usage for recommendation to Recreation Leader II.
· Analyze and resolve employee work problems through application and interpretation of Personnel Policies.
· Insure adherence to fair and equitable employment practice.
· Enforce all State of Virginia Department of Health compliance regulations; OSHA regulations.
· Enforce all State of Virginia Department of Social Services minimum standards.
· Promote high levels of work performance and employee morale.
· Provide administrative support for the Recreation Aide regarding all Programs division goals, projects, and staffing concerns.
· Assist in ensuring that the policies, goals, projects, programs are completed in such a way as to provide the maximum level of enjoyment by park patrons.
· Assist, as necessary, with conflict resolution.
· Provide direct oversight of clients enrolled in various programs.
Oversee Recreation Aide:
· Provide administrative support for the Recreation Aide regarding all Parks divisions goals, projects, and staffing concerns.
· Assist in ensuring that the policies, goals, projects, programs are completed in such a way as to provide the maximum level of enjoyment by park patrons.
· Assist as necessary, with conflict resolution.
Oversee Recreational Program Implementation:
· Ensure that the Preschool Program is operating within the designated standards.
· Provide a program environment that is safe from hazards
· Provide leisure services and programs that are within the methods of modern recreational practices.
Required Qualifications (minimum)
· Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency, some college or college degree preferred
· Physical: The ability to frequently lift 50 lbs.; energy levels sufficient to actively work in outdoor environment on a year-round basis, as required.
· Experience: One year of experience in programming, planning and implementation of recreation and leisure services with a strong leadership background and with considerable knowledge in modern principals of recreation programming; or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience which provides:
o Two years of working in early childhood
o Experience in supervising personnel.
o Considerable knowledge of the resources and materials available and necessary in the provision of parks maintenance.
o Considerable knowledge of methods and practices involved in the provision of parks maintenance.
o Strong analytical skill and problem solving abilities.
o Skill in the operation of job related equipment.
o Considerable knowledge to identify and isolate problems and to initiate work.
o Experience on computer and office systems, to include Windows 98, Office 2000, Internet experience; multi-phone systems.
o Ability of assist in the preparation of reports and records.
o Ability to interpret and explain Parks and Recreation policies, rules, and procedures to employees.
o Ability to deal effectively with the general public, private vendors, and other employees.
o Possession of or ability to obtain drivers license; must maintain license with safe driving.
o Availability for call in emergency situations.
o Availability to work additional hours during peak operation season that will include evenings and weekends.
o Possession of or ability to obtain additional certifications, as required.
o Must have demonstrated writing and speaking skills with the ability to establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with elected and appointed officials, other governmental agencies, corporate and other private sector representatives and members of the general public.
o Ability to work with varying age groups in a recreational setting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE DESIGNED TO BE THE “ESSENTIAL” ELEMENTS OF THE JOB. THEY DO NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OR RELATED, OR EVEN UNRELATED JOBS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY AND EFFICIENTLY COMPLETE ALL WORK ASSIGNMENTS. MPPR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMMEND JOB SPECIFICATION TO MEET CURRENT NEEDS.
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