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Home My WebLink About3.002 RECREATION WORKER I 20230131PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 3.002 Class Specifications for the Class: RECREATION WORKER I SR-11, BU-03 Duties Summary: Independently plans and conducts a variety of recreational activities in support of a planned recreation program; and/or assists higher level staff in implementing a planned recreational program; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to independently plan and conduct a variety of recreational activities in support of a planned recreation program. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).  Plans 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 including the cultural, athletic, or leisure activities;  Recruits participants and volunteers;  Assists in the planning and presentation of county-wide recreational programs;  Prepares fields and facilities for recreational activities and sporting events;  Prepares groups for competitive activities;  Schedules community use of recreational park, playground, and facility;  Provides information about programs and events;  May assist or provide information on how to reserve recreational facilities; PART I RECREATION WORKER I 2 3.002  Attends staff meetings;  May supervise others;  May supervise others;  Performs other clerical and custodial tasks; and  Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: The principles, practices, and techniques of recreational activities; the proper care and maintenance techniques of equipment and facilities; principles and practices of group leadership and instruction; public relations; safety practices and procedures. Ability to: Instruct and conduct recreational activities; motivate and stimulate group participants; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain harmonious relationships with staff and the public; prepare and maintain records. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, RECREATION WORKER I, which was approved on April 18, 1997, amended on September 6, 2001, and on July 15, 2008, effective July 1, 2008, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 31, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 3.002 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: RECREATION WORKER I SR-11, BU-03 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and  one (1) year of general work experience; and  one (1) year of specialized work experience. Qualifying General Work Experience: Any work experience which may involve the basic skills: reading, writing, computation and communication. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Work experience in organizing, conducting and/or instructing recreational or group activities. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, business or technical school, college, or university PART II RECREATION WORKER I 2 3.002 may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the general work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. An Associate’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the general work experience requirement. C. A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the general work experience requirement. D. A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the general work experience requirement. E. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in recreation, physical education, sociology, or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). F. An Associate’s degree in recreation, physical education, sociology, or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement. G. A Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, sociology, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up four (4) years of the specialized work experience requirement. H. A Master’s or PhD degree in recreation, physical education, sociology, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. PART II RECREATION WORKER I 3 3.002 License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, as required (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent); and possession of valid certifications prior to completion of probation: 1. American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or equivalent; and 2. Either an American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate, certificate of completion of the American Heart Association Health Care Provider course or equivalent. (These certificates must be maintained on a current basis thereafter). Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Special Working Conditions: Irregular hours, including shift, seasonal and holiday, and weekend work as required. Health and Physical Condition 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 PART II RECREATION WORKER I 4 3.002 This is an amendment to the specification for the class, RECREATION WORKER I, which was approved on April 18, 1997, amended on September 6, 2001, and on July 15, 2008, effective July 1, 2008, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 31, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources