Winter Recreation Specialist - Arts & Crafts

This is seasonal specialist work in the City’s winter recreation program.

An employee in this class develops, supervises, and instructs winter recreation Arts & Crafts programs. The season for employees in this class in the Recreation and Parks division begins November 1 and ends May 1 each year.  The season for employees in this class in the Downtown Operations Division begins October 1 and ends April 1 each year.

Works under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor or independently under general supervision.

Characteristic Work

Develops, supervises and instructs classes and activities for persons engaged in recreation programs, including but not limited to: Arts and Crafts, Special Events, Theater Arts, Tiny Tots, Senior and other recreation activities. Ensures programs are conducted in an orderly fashion; maintains staff and participant safety.  Ensures appropriate conduct from participants.  Greets participants and visitors and distributes accurate information regarding all activities and sites.  Maintains open and positive communication with participants and visitors.   Responds to public inquiries about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings.  Provides information regarding recreation programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other city departments and the general public.  Prepares a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, and flyers.  Coordinates, schedules and maintains related records and statistics for programs.  Collects fees associated with programs.  Assists in recruiting, organizing, and coordinating volunteer staff.  Plans and participates in publicizing programs and in stimulating participation.  Assists in coordinating, scheduling, and supervising City and Community Learning Center recreation facilities; ensures proper use of facilities by recreation groups.  Required to work some evening and weekend hours, tournaments, evening leagues, special events, skill or other major recreation or City sponsored events.  Applies first aid.  Conducts safety and maintenance checks of assigned location.  May assist with food and beverage preparation.  Sets up tables, booths and equipment for events.  Performs a variety of miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering phones, typing correspondence, and assisting other City divisions as needed.  Adheres to all City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations.  Learns and follows City and Departmental practices and safety procedures.  Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of one year of formal participation or instructional experience in Arts & Crafts or related work. The examination will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's experience in the specialty area and his/her general recreation background.