Department: Parks & Recreation Department

Reports to: Recreation Superintendent

Location: Recreation Center

Classification: B-22

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY
Performs various duties associated with implementing and coordinating recreation programs, classes, and activities. Plans, coordinates, and assists with program registration, leisure and recreational programming, and various outreach programs for the Angleton senior community.

**This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts the following duties, where a momentary lapse of attention can have a disastrous consequence to the employee or the public:

• Supervise senior citizens on trips
• Operate 24-passenger bus for recreation programming
• Responsible for making split-second decisions to implement the emergency action plan as it relates to emergencies in or about the Recreation Center

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change

• Plan, coordinate, maintain, implement, and record programs, classes, and activities for the senior citizen populations within the City. Programs include, but are not limited to daily programs, monthly trips, lunch bunch, lunch and learns, and semi-annual parties
• Responsible for requesting and obtaining donations and contributions for semi-annual events
• Create and facilitate a positive environment for members through relationship building, meaningful interactions, and genuine interest; excellent interpersonal skills required
• Schedule, coordinate and record Senior Commission Board meetings
• Coordinates, prepares, and maintains records, reports, and budgets as needed for the successful operation of senior programs and events Maintain inventory and purchase supplies when necessary
• Receives and responds appropriately to citizen inquiries and complaints; routes call to appropriate City personnel
• Maintain a clean facility before, during and after events and programs
• Respond to and report accidents and incidents in accordance with organizational emergency action plan
• Responsible for complying with all prescribed safety rules and regulations
• Drive recreation program participants to and from trips; including but not limited to the Houston-Metropolitan area, Brazoria County, the Texas Hill Country, and Louisiana
• Responsible to supervise senior citizens participating in programs and events
• Responsible for making split-second decisions to implement the emergency action plan, as it relates to emergencies in or about the Recreation Center involving children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous office duties such as answering phones, typing, filing, and other duties as assigned
• Expected to maintain regular required attendance
• Expected to perform other duties as assigned

• The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, sports management, communication, or related field preferred
• 10 years of experience may be substituted for education.

• Food Handler’s License preferred or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Applicant must have a valid Texas Drivers’ License in good standing
• Must have, or be able to obtain/maintain within 6 months of hire American Red Cross First Aid and CPR with AED
• Must have, or be able to obtain/maintain within 6 months of hire, a CDL license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position is required to Frequently sit; stand; use their hands and digits to manipulate objects; bend, stoop; use a personal computer; talk on the phone and radio, and Occasionally be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Frequently works in all settings which includes indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions – heat, cold, inclement weather exposed to moderate to high noise levels during normal job duties.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.