RECREATION SPECIALIST II (SEASONAL) - City of Manchester, NH

Grade 13

Pay Range: $18.38 - $20.63/hr

General Statement of Duties:

Oversees and supervises recreational activities for all age groups at an assigned facility; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work:

• Supervises, trains and evaluates support staff;
• Reviews and maintains records and reports, including verifying payroll, accident/injury reports, discipline reports, and maintenance records;
• Organizes group events, such as field trips, special event days, etc., for all participants;
• Contacts and solicits small donations from local business owners for program activities;
• Promotes recreational activities by explaining programs and encouraging callers or visitors to participate in events;
• Provides administrative oversight to recreational sites by ensuring equipment is available and in good working condition and that grounds are clean and safe;
• Coordinates administrative oversight of recreational sites by ensuring facilities utilized are operational and secured.
• Ensures the safety of all participants at assigned recreational programs;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, preferably supplemented by additional training in Leisure Arts, Parks and Recreation Administration or related field; and
• Some experience in supervising recreational activities; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a background check;