Recreation Specialist
1 month ago
Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Services Administration, Aquatics Facilities. The incumbent serves as a Recreation Specialist (Aquatics) responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising aquatic programs and activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and coordinate the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events, and joint community undertakings to maximize the use of facilities, services, and resources.
• Schedule and publicize aquatic activities, ensuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants and providing a wide range of activities in terms of community interests and needs.
• Arrange for supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled activities, account for all funds involved, and make recommendations for improvements in funding and other support services.
• Solicit volunteer and other services for activities that could not be scheduled without such assistance, interview and select volunteers, and provide them with required orientation, training, and management.
Qualifications and Education
A degree with a major study in general recreation, or related fields such as outdoor recreation, recreation and parks leadership, wild land recreation management, natural resources recreation, youth recreation, public, urban, or community recreation, special populations recreation, or physical education.
Or
Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-05 grade level, or its non-District equivalent gained in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Licenses and Certifications
This position requires that the incumbent possess a current lifeguard certification encompassing the training areas of CPR, rescue skills, AED, and supplemental oxygen administration. The required and accepted credential is designated by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Instructor level certification in the areas of aquatic facility operation, lifeguard training, and water safety instruction may be provided and mandated.
Employee must also hold a current pool operators (CPO) permit and be in good standing with the Office of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Energy and Environment, Department of Health, Office of Licenses and Permits.
Working Conditions/Environment
Aquatic recreation activities involve everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Varies; this position may require working nights and weekends.
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-0188-07
Promotional Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE, local 2741. You may be required to have union dues or other applicable fees deducted from your salary.
Position Designation: This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations. Accordingly, applicants must successfully pass Pre-employment and Biennial Criminal Background, Traffic Records Checks, and Drug and Alcohol Testing.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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