ASSISTANT RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR 4009

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in developing, coordinating and implementing recreation programs in a county, town or village recreation department. Supervision is exercised over Recreation Supervisors and other supervisory personnel engaged in directing the activities of recreational programs. Work is performed under the direction of the Recreation Program Coordinator, and is reviewed through observations, conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in developing and directing the implementation of recreational programs of the department;

Evaluates existing programs to determine necessary improvements;

Coordinates and supervises programs and activities administered by recreation personnel;

May directly administer a major specialized program;

Assists in preparing and administering the budget for recreational programs;

Develops publicity for recreation programs and special events activities;

May train staff in specialized activities;

Assists in preparing written reports on departmental activities and services;

Maintains inventory records for a specialized program.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of recreational programs; good knowledge of effective administrative and supervisory techniques; good knowledge of planning and equipping recreational facilities; some knowledge of budget preparation and administration; some knowledge of the techniques of publicity, promotion and public relations; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation and/or Physical Education, and one (1) year of supervisory experience conducting recreational programs; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of experience conducting group recreational activities, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

04/09/91

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR01/22/03