PT Recreation Leader

CITY OF BROOKHAVEN GA•Brookhaven, GA

2d•$18 - $28

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to assist with the day-to-day operations and activities of the assigned recreation center.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED; Associate degree preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience progressively responsible clerical or general administrative experience preferably in a recreational environment
Or equivalent education, and/or experience; and
Experience in volunteering, teaching, leading or training involving recreation facility operations; customer service, working in a public setting and/or general office work a plus;
or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Ability to pass a criminal background check: a valid Georgia Drivers’ License is required upon appointment; American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED and First Aid is required and must be completed within six months of hire
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations
Human Interactions: 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 start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and /or materials used in performing essential functions
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable

Responsibilities

Provides direction, training, and guidance to seasonal employees or other workers as assigned; coordinates and monitors work activities; troubleshoots problem situations
Performs customer service functions; answers incoming telephone calls; provides assistance and information related to department programs, activities, procedures, forms, fees, or other issues; distributes activity schedules, registration forms, or other documents; responds to routine questions/complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution
Receives monies in payment of program/activity fees, deposits, or other fees/services: records transactions and issues receipts; makes bank deposits or forwards revenues as appropriate
Maintains current schedule of all activities in the recreation center; reserves the use of meeting rooms or other facilities by individuals/groups or for scheduled activities; updates and posts activity schedules and room reservation schedules
Registers individuals to participate in recreational programs/classes or utilize recreational facilities; reviews registration forms or applications for use of facilities; collects appropriate fees; assists in creating participant rosters for each activity; maintains records of program registrations
Monitors individuals or organizations using recreation facilities or participating in recreational programs; oversees league play; assists instructors with class setup and participants roster sheets; assists in explaining rules, regulations, and policies to program participants; assists in responding to situations involving excessive noise, inappropriate language/actions, disruptive behavior, or other problems
Performs facility opening/closing procedures; unlocks recreation center facilities each morning; locks/secures facilities in evening
Oversees and coordinates daily facility operations; sets up tables, chairs, or other equipment for classes/activities; performs sweeping, mopping, and general housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness of facilities
Perform routine safety inspections of building facilities, grounds, and equipment; inspects facilities to ensure timely preparation for scheduled activities; identifies malfunctioning equipment, damage/vandalism, potential safety hazards, or other problems; initiates appropriate corrective action or reports problems to supervisory staff
Responds to emergency situations in relation to recreation center operations and activities
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, receipts, activity/event schedules, meeting room schedules, rosters, work orders, safety checklists, or other documents
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, payments, opening/closing checklists, registration forms, reservation requests, rule books, policies, procedures, instructional materials, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
Operates a personal computer, general office equipment, athletic equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, Internet, or other programs
Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, class instructors, coaches, sporting officials, athletic organizations, programs registrants/participants, parents, vendors, the public, community organizations, outside organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
Provide information to the community regarding recreation/ athletic programs, activities, facilities, schedules, fees, and related issues
Attends various meetings as needed; attends meetings of private athletic organizations regarding use of County facilities
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate