Assistant Community Recreation Counselor (Part-Time)

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, provides a wide variety of recreational services for a geographic area or district. Assists the Community Recreation Counselor in coordination, planning, conducting and administration of recreational activities, including directing and supervising subordinate personnel at various work sites. Assumes full responsibility for the coordination, planning and conduct of programs and/or activities during the absence of the Community Recreation Counselor or at their direction. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community groups, agencies and individuals to ensure participation and support for recreational programs. Assists in performing continual evaluations of the district programs by meeting with citizen groups, maintaining and monitoring systems and recommending changes to meet specific community recreation goals and objectives for different programs and activities. Gives advice to groups, agencies and institutions concerning the planning and conduct of recreational programs. Meets with public and private agencies, neighborhood and activity interest groups to plan and coordinate programs which meet neighborhood and/or district recreational needs. Contacts private agencies and institutions to identify resources which can be mobilized to meet specific needs. Publicizes programs and activities by using personal appearances at community meetings, the media and other available resources. This is a part-time HMEA union position.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, physical education, social work, sports management or a closely related field.
At least one (1) year of experience in community work requiring direct responsibility in organizing and coordinating a delivery system in recreation, social youth or family services.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Pass a physical examination administered by a City physician.
Pass a drug and alcohol screening examination.
Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
Eligible Veterans may receive preferential points.

Responsibilities

Provides a wide variety of recreational services for a geographic area or district.
Assists in coordination, planning, conducting and administration of recreational activities.
Directs and supervises subordinate personnel at various work sites.
Assumes full responsibility for the coordination, planning and conduct of programs and/or activities during the absence of the Community Recreation Counselor or at their direction.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community groups, agencies and individuals to ensure participation and support for recreational programs.
Assists in performing continual evaluations of district programs by meeting with citizen groups, maintaining and monitoring systems and recommending changes.
Gives advice to groups, agencies and institutions concerning the planning and conduct of recreational programs.
Meets with public and private agencies, neighborhood and activity interest groups to plan and coordinate programs.
Contacts private agencies and institutions to identify resources which can be mobilized to meet specific needs.
Publicizes programs and activities by using personal appearances at community meetings, the media and other available resources.