Recreation Counselor

Statement of Duties

Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Supervisor and Program Coordinator, the P&R Counselor is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants and P&R Aides. The P&R Counselor is also responsible for the implementation of age-appropriate activities. The P&R Counselors are expected to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Somerville community by running daily program activities. Lead youth and SPR Aides in a variety of Recreation activities specifically, but not limited to sports, arts and crafts, drama, music, DJ programs, STEM programs, Recreation special events, and teen center programs.
• Meet regularly with Program Coordinators to set schedule, review daily, weekly, and monthly progress.
• Act as a positive role model for all Parks and Recreation participants and Works with groups to ensure active participation during program activities.
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures for Parks and Recreation facilities.
• Aid in taking daily attendance of participants.
• Assist the Aide’s with cleaning and maintaining program area.
• Report any issues or concerns that may arise to Recreation Supervisor
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma required; strongly preferred for applicants to be enrolled in a college or university majoring in recreational studies, sports management, education, or physical education. Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of work in recreation or similar field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Special Requirements: First Aid/CPR and AED (training will be provided to incoming employees)

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

• Knowledge: Knowledge of a variety of recreation modalities. Knowledge of the scope and goals of the City’s recreational programs. Knowledge of sports, games, arts and crafts, and other subjects of interest.
• Ability: Ability to work within a team. Ability to handle problems and emergencies effectively; ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of stakeholders; ability to maintain confidential information.
• Skill: Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills.

Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to attend evening meetings or complete work assignments. Work in the field involves regular exposure to outside elements.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Physical Skills: Minimal physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. Work requires some agility such as moving in or about athletic fields, ice rinks, or over rough terrain. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as recreational equipment, office equipment or photocopy paper (up to 30lbs.).
• Motor Skills: Duties are both mental and physical, the job may occasionally require motor skills for activities such as moving objects, interacting in recreational activities, operating a telephone, personal computer and/or most other office equipment including word processing, excel, filing and sorting of papers.
• Visual Skills: Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.

Hours

Part-Time/Seasonal

Salary

$18.00 hourly; no benefits

Union

Non-Union

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Date Posted

February 21, 2024