Winter Recreation Specialist - Tiny Tots

City of Akron•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is seasonal specialist work in the City's winter recreation Tiny Tots program. The employee develops, supervises, and instructs the program. The season for this position in the Recreation and Parks division runs from November 1 through May 1 each year. The employee works under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor or independently under general supervision. The role involves delivering recreation activities for young children, maintaining a safe and orderly program environment, communicating with participants and the public, and helping coordinate recreation programs, facilities, staff, and events. The employee may work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, and may perform physically demanding tasks. This is a classified position. Candidates are evaluated on applicable experience and general recreation background. Eligible Akron residents and honorably discharged veterans may receive five additional points on passing examination grades, subject to the conditions described in the announcement.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
At least one year of formal participation or instructional experience in childcare or education for children between 3 and 5 years old.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in an assigned community recreation program.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must occasionally perform difficult physical labor, including climbing, bending, kneeling, and repetitive movements.
Must lift weights of over 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop, supervise, and instruct classes and activities for participants in Tiny Tots recreation programs.
Ensure programs are conducted in an orderly fashion and maintain staff and participant safety.
Ensure appropriate conduct from participants.
Greet participants and visitors and provide accurate information about activities and program sites.
Maintain open and positive communication with participants and visitors.
Respond to public inquiries about recreation programs by telephone, correspondence, or at public meetings.
Provide program information to school officials, recreation officials, community service groups, other City departments, and the general public.
Prepare brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, and flyers.
Coordinate and schedule programs and maintain related records and statistics.
Collect program fees.
Assist with recruiting, organizing, and coordinating volunteer staff.
Plan and participate in publicizing programs and encouraging participation.
Assist with coordinating, scheduling, and supervising City and Community Learning Center recreation facilities; ensure recreation groups use facilities properly.
Work some evening and weekend hours, including tournaments, evening leagues, special events, skill events, or other major recreation or City-sponsored events.
Apply first aid.
Conduct safety and maintenance checks of assigned locations.
May assist with food and beverage preparation.
Set up tables, booths, and equipment for events.
Perform miscellaneous clerical duties, including answering phones, typing correspondence, and assisting other City divisions as needed.
Follow City and departmental policies, procedures, rules, regulations, practices, and safety procedures.
Perform related work as required.