Recreation Aide Lead- Sports (Volleyball & Basketball)

Examples of Duties

• Cashiering duties to include program registration and concession assistance.
• Design and carry out plans for activity.
• Treat participants appropriately and use positive monitoring techniques.
• Prepare needed supplies for activity, setting up prior to an activity and cleaning up after the activity.
• Maintain an organized and orderly work atmosphere.
• Ensure that the facility and equipment are kept neat and orderly.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Recreation Aide Supervisor or Program Supervisor.
• Afford assistance to parents or public with concerns or complaints.
• Provide necessary information to parents or participants as needed.
• Be responsible for opening and closing the program facility while overseeing a specific program site.
• Afford assistance with on the job training to Recreation Aides.
• Assist with the creation of staff work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 17 at time of employment, and one (1) year of experience working or volunteering in a sports recreation setting and cash handling; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Must possess or be able to obtain required certifications for area of employment within one (1) month of employment.

Special Notes

• This position, along with other child care providers, are one of many groups of professionals required to report known or reasonable suspicion of abuse and/or neglect of children in their care and are considered mandated reporters as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Safe work practices
• Effective supervisory principles and techniques
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to react immediately, calmly, and effectively to situations and employ established techniques to resolve issues
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures within the program and the Recreations Aides
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with both children and adults
• Ability to maintain required current certifications
• Ability to complete required forms and paperwork
• Ability to maintain open lines of communication with necessary people involved in the program
• Ability to drive a City vehicle if over the age of 18

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Sufficient mobility, strength, and endurance to maintain the facility, and effectively monitor and control the participants involved in the recreational activities.
• Use standard office equipment (including a computer), vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• The ability to lift at times up to 50 lbs.
• Must be mobile, able to sit, stoop and climb.

Conditions of Employment

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation (if 18 years of age or older) which costs the new employee $48.25 and a drug screening which costs $36.50.
• Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
• This position is required to make a report in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute 432B.220, if, in his or her professional or occupational capacity, he or she knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected.