Recreation Technician II

Plans and conducts instruction for a variety of recreational activities in support of a planned recreation program.

• Develops plans in consultation with supervisors.
• Teaches, officiates, and/or instructs a variety of recreational specialties such as the performing arts, creative arts, or sports.
• Prepares fields and facilities for recreational activities.
• Prepares groups for competitive activities.
• Recruits participants and volunteers.
• Assists in planning county-wide specialty programs such as festivals and parades, etc.
• Acts as liaison with public to coordinate use and scheduling of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Attends training sessions, clinics, and workshops.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Prepares and submits reports.
• Maintains records.
• May supervise others.

Training and Experience: 

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• two (2) years of experience in organizing, conducting, and/or instructing recreational or group activities, and
• possession of  valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.  (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of the job interview.)

Substitution of education for required experience:  an AS degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Education, Health, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Exercise, or a related field, may be substituted for lack of the required experience on a year for year basis (examples:  30 college credits equals one (1) year of experience and an associate or baccalaureate degree can be substituted for all two (2) years of the required experience).  Scan and attach official college transcript to your application to be credited for substitution.

Volunteer experience:  Volunteer experience will be considered provided that it includes organizing, conducting, and/or instructing recreation or group activities.  Provide detailed information in Supplemental Question #3 including your total number of volunteer hours.

Note:  A current American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate is required prior to the completion of probation. 

Examination:  All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points.

Knowledge of:  application of principles, practices, and techniques of recreational activities; proper care and maintenance of equipment and facilities; principles of group leadership and/or instruction; public relations; safety practices and procedures.

Ability to:  stimulate participant interest; instruct and conduct recreational activities; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain good working relationships with the staff and public; prepare and maintain records.

Physical Requirements:  Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:  Light
 

Scan and attach the following required document to your application if substituting education for required experience:

• official college transcript