The
fundamental reason this classification exists is to direct a wide variety of
recreational activities at an assigned community center. While these programs are developed in
accordance with established general principles and will normally include
certain basic activities, employees exercise judgment and initiative in
adapting and planning programs within this general outline to the interests and
needs of the particular group served.
Employees in this class may oversee the activities of other employees in
the recreational program assigned to his/her area. The work responsibilities
are: plans and organizes recreational activities; assists with the general
operation of the Community Center and evaluates community center programs for
municipal recreation. Serves as acting director in the absence of the
director. Employees in this class are
supervised by the Community Center Director.
Bachelor’s
Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or a related field
or two years of college and two years of experience working in organized
recreational programs.
NOTE: Qualifying education,
training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be
considered
Must
be able to work evenings and weekends, attend clinic and/or special
events. Must be able to obtain
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the Red Cross. Ability to work evenings and weekends in
order to direct and supervise recreation activities.