Winter Recreation Specialist - Dance

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

An employee in this class develops, supervises, and instructs a winter recreation dance program.  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, Sports, Special Events, Theater Arts, Tiny Tots, Senior, Dance, 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 inquires 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 Dance 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.  

Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in 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 30 pounds.  Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  List of essential functions available upon request.