Recreation Leader

City of Orangeburg South Carolina

Classification Specification

RECREATION LEADER

Grade 2: $12.119/hr

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to monitor recreation programming at an assigned facility field or in an assigned program area.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Monitors a variety of recreational activities as assigned: enforces rules and regulations; and maintains safeguards against accidents; ensures the maintenance of assigned areas; performs general maintenance and custodial duties as needed; and submits repair requests to appropriate personnel as needed.

Performs customer service functions in person or by telephone: provides information or assistance regarding department services activities forms procedures fees or other issues; checks participants in and out of facilities; responds to routine questions and complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and refers complaints/problems to appropriate personnel.

Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies: performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment as required; distributes equipment; and maintains inventory records.

Communicates with supervisor other employees the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities review status of work exchange information or resolve problems.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required; previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina drivers license.

Specific Knowledge Skills or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn comprehend and apply all City or departmental policies practices and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine calculate tabulate or summarize data/information following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance assistance and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment Machinery Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment machinery tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate though not constant physical effort typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling and prolonged standing and which may involve some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt dust pollen wetness humidity rain temperature and noise extremes traffic hazards bright/dim lights or rude/irate customers.

The City of Orangeburg is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.