Part Time
1:45 pm - 6:15 pm
2:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Position Summary
The Out-of- School Time (OST) Counselor is responsible for assisting and implementing recreational activities and providing supervision for participants within the guidelines of DPRD. The OST Counselor is an integral member overseeing administrative tasks, programs, and assisting other Parks and Recreation staff. Work involves extensive public contact working knowledge of department procedures, and overall City Operations.
- Develops, promotes, and organizes programming for all ages.
- Recruits community members to participate in new and ongoing programs.
- Responds to all inquiries and complaints or refer to the appropriate person.
- Effectively manages self through the independent initiation and accomplishment of tasks.
- Provides supervision for facility and appearance including light janitorial duties such as sweeping, cleaning restrooms and other areas of the facilities.
- Enforces program rules and supervises program areas.
- Responsible for preparing programs and activities and setting up the facility for programs.
- Responds to requested information by providing knowledge of the division’s services, operations, and activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Requires knowledge of basic office procedures and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work with computers and related software applications on a daily basis. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, the general public and other city officials.
- Ability to complete multiple assignments under deadline conditions in a dynamic office environment. Ability to handle citizens, personnel and the public professionally and politely. Ability to attend additional training as assigned.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must obtain a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Non-commercial Class A or B) with a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check, work reference check, pre-employment post-offer physical and drug screen.
- Must have one year of training and/or education or equivalent experience in school-age care, child development or related fields. High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience dealing with the public is preferred.
- CPR, First Aid, and Prevent Child Abuse certifications or the ability to obtain within six months is required.
- Must be able to sit, walk, and stand for long periods.
- Can lift and carry heavy objects (10-50 lbs.) sit, bend, squat, and twist daily; must be able to physically operate city vehicle.
- Have the ability to sit for long periods using office equipment and computers.
- Have the ability to walk and stand outdoors (playgrounds and parks) setting including the pool while in extreme heat and cold for up to 8 hours daily.
- Have a personal vehicle to drive for daily business on a mileage reimbursement basis.
- Must deal with constant interruptions, noise, and meet with others on a regularly.
- The employee may be exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, climb, and perform repetitive motions on a daily.
- Ability to operate computer software, including word processing software; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; mobile or portable radio.
- Must be available to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and operational holidays.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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