Seasonal Recreation Counselor I

Description

NATURE OF WORK

This is entry level seasonal work in the area of recreation, which follows well-established procedures.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing or assisting in a variety of leadership or instructional activities at an assigned recreation area. Under immediate supervision, the employee performs tasks, which are learned through previous experience or by on-the-job training. Work is of routine difficulty and includes making recommendations for programs or activities at assigned areas. Since the employee works with a higher level leader the exercise of only limited initiative and independent judgment is required. Tact and courtesy are also required when dealing with parents of program participants. Assignments are normally performed on a seasonal basis at a center, school, or playground/park and might require evening and weekend hours. Work is reviewed through continuous observation whil...