Temp El Centro Leader

Duties & Responsibilities

• Planner and implementation of weekly program of activities
• Direct supervision of all staff at site – includes daily guidance and evaluations
• Appropriate management of all youth and adults
• Facilitation of activities for all groups
• Establish a positive rapport with all participants/parents in program
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions, including any state-mandated courses
• Handle all emergency incidents using mature, sound judgment
• Adequately communicate with staff/supervisor/parents and participants
• Operate Point of Sale (POS) and registration system to establish memberships and collect fees

Important Functions

• Maintain current records and data on participants and employees
• Maintain equipment and supplies and track inventories
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• May perform the duties of similar classifications at an equal or lower pay grade

Physical Standards

• Ability to stand, walk, and engage in physical activities for extended periods
• Able to lift and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Adequate vision and hearing to supervise activities and respond to safety concerns
• Proficient use of hands for handling equipment and maintaining facilities
• Commitment to adhering to safety protocols and wearing appropriate attire and gear

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of an assigned program area
• Knowledge of recreation and youth/teen/adult programming
• Knowledge of appropriate staff supervision skills
• Knowledge of group management techniques
• Ability to oversee, coordinate and implement programs in assigned area
• Ability to implement goals and objectives for providing services
• Ability to provide lead direction to program participants and staff
• Ability to evaluate and recommend programs that meet community needs
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations in assigned program areas
• Ability to ensure program compliance with mandated City policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Ability to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public and other agencies and organizations

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire
• Submit to and pass a pre-employment background check
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• At least one year experience in recreation setting

Special Conditions Of Employment

• Regular exposure to noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and extended direct expose to the sun
• CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within six months of appointment
• All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment
• Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination

Benefits

• As a PERA member you contribute a percentage of every check to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension.
• Paid sick leave benefits beginning January 1, 2021, up to a maximum of 48 hours.
• Part-time temporary and seasonal employees of the City shall not carry forward more than forty-eight (48) hours of unused sick leave from one year to the next.
• Pueblo Municipal Code 6-6-5.5, 6-6-5 and 6-6-6