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Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Leader, assist in conducting recreational activities; prepare recreational facilities for participant use; and monitor recreational activities to ensure that activities are safe and appropriate. Assist in the setup, take down, and operation of the Lakewood farmers' market, summer concert series, and drive in movies at the park.

Lead indoor and outdoor recreational activities.

Assist participants in a variety of recreational programs including arts and crafts, field trips, games and sports.

Monitor recreational activities to ensure activities are safe and appropriate.

Assist in maintaining a variety of records.

Maintain program equipment in good working order; ensure facility and grounds are kept neat, clean and litter free.

Prepare recreational facilities for use; ensure that appropriate equipment is available for classes and events; set up and take down tables, other furniture and equipment.

Perform routine custodial work such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning hard surfaces and wiping up spills.

Provide first aid in case of minor injury.

Must be at least eighteen years old and have an interest in community recreation and education programs.

KNOWLEDGE:
General rules, practices and terminology of recreational activities.
Requirements of maintaining a recreational facility in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Proper methods of setting up and storing furniture, equipment, materials and supplies.
Methods, equipment and materials used in general custodial work.
Oral and written communications.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and respect.
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the community's citizens.
Basic record keeping techniques.

SKILLS:
Lead varied activities involved in a community recreation program.
Plan and organize work.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, parents, and instructors.
Work with children/adults of all ages.
Establish and maintain safe recreational environments.
Communicate effectively with the general public about the City's recreation program.
Perform custodial and light maintenance duties.
Respond effectively to emergency situations and apply basic first aid.
Work evenings, weekends, holidays and special events as required.

ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed at a park, in a school or community center environment; an indoor/outdoor recreational environment subject to noise, distractions, seasonal heat and adverse weather conditions; and travel from site to site.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Physical agility and stamina; lifting, walking and overall physical movement; carrying, pushing or pulling; moderate lifting up to 50 pounds; seeing to read program materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information with others.

All temporary and seasonal workers with the City are employed at will. Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause, and for any lawful reason or for no reason.

Paid interns shall receive holiday pay. Employees in grant funded positions are eligible for paid holidays if specified in the grant.

Temporary and seasonal employees are not eligible for any other benefits except those mandated by law, such as paid sick leave, workers' compensation, and unemployment coverage.