Recreation Specialist - Youth Services (Part Time)

About the role

Welcome to El Dorado Hills Community Services District! We are excited to have you join our team!

Responsibilities

• Supports the Recreation Division in the areas of Youth Services and/or Sports.
• Supports the youth services coordinator with planning and implementing programs such as Adventure Zone afterschool program/summer camps, TEENZ Center, Leader in Training, and more!
• Implements and coordinates a number of activities for District recreation programs such as summer camp, day camp, after-school, preschool, teen, sports, senior center, and volunteer programs and special events.
• Leads activities with small or large groups of participants.
• Receives and responds to public and parent inquiries about activities and program offerings; ensures excellent customer service is provided to the public.
• Plans activities; implements monthly calendars listing program activities and themes; may purchase necessary supplies with authorization; identifies needed supplies and equipment; sets up for and cleans up after all program activities.
• Shares new activity ideas; identifies materials and supplies needed for implementation.
• Completes accident, incident and band-aide reports and follows up with parents when necessary.
• Takes roll call periodically throughout the day.
• Adds youth participant behavior with coaching; when unable to resolve, refers youth to the Recreation Coordinator or Supervisor.
• Works special events, including teen and youth dances, holiday activities, etc.
• Follows rules and procedures; informs and encourages adult and youth participants to follow activity rules and procedures.
• Ensures that the activity area is free of obstructions or unsafe conditions; ensures that participants are following rules for safety.
• Makes sure that Recreation Leader I’s, II’s and volunteers are coached and led when implementing activities and programs.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: One (1) year of experience working with youth or adults in a recreation program; or six (6) months of experience at a level equivalent to the District’s class of Recreation Leader I/II.
• Licenses And Certifications: Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid class C California driver's license. Possess and maintain valid Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED issued by the American Red Cross or ability to obtain within 45 days of starting work.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Minimum age is 18 years old prior to start date.

Knowledge

• Knowledge Of Games and activities enjoyed by children, teens, and adults.
• Methods and techniques to encourage participants to follow activity rules and procedures.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Methods and techniques for recording keeping including basic English and math skills.
• Principles of leading an activity.
• Rules for activities and games.
• Methods and techniques of de-escalating situations and problem solving.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability

• To implement activities for children, teens, and adults.
• To organize and follow-up on work assignments.
• To work as part of a team.
• To demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• To make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• To work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as business requires.
• To observe and enforce safety principles and work in a safe manner.
• To operate modern office equipment including computers and specialized software applications relevant to work performed.
• To follow written and oral directions.
• To communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.