Recreation and Community Services Director

Basic Function And QualificationsUnder supervision, provides leadership in implementing the physical education program at elementary schools; provides instruction of physical activities throughout the day; initiates, conducts and leads physical activities for all students.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSPhysical Activities Specialists are assigned to elementary schools as the PE lead person. They plan curriculum in conjunction with certificated personnel and provide direction to any Instruction Assistant-Physical Education (I/A-PE) assigned to their site.I/A-PEs at an elementary site receive work direction from the Physical Activities Specialist. I/A-PE’s assigned to a secondary school receive work direction from Physical Education Teachers.Representative Duties, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other CharacteristicsPrepares curriculum, in conjunction with certificated personnel. Schedules and plans for physical education classes. EDemonstrates and instructs basic motor skills, movement concept, knowledge and strategies of physical fitness, games and related physical activities. Provides guidance to students during program activities. EDemonstrates and instructs good sportsmanship and citizenship through recreational and educational activities. Provides guidance and mentoring as appropriate. EAssures student participation in the physical education program and reports on student progress to assigned personnel. EKeeps order at program site, uses appropriate instructional management techniques to maintain acceptable student behavior, resolves conflicts and complaints and refers problems to supervisors as appropriate. ESets up facility or work areas for physical education activities; organizes and maintains equipment inventory of PE equipment and supplies. EEnforces school rules and regulations; follows all applicable safety rules and regulations; reports hazardous, unsafe or irregular conditions to supervisor; identifies emergency situations, takes actions and notifies appropriate personnel. EInteracts with students; provides guidance and mentoring to students as appropriate; directs students and families to school community resources when appropriate. EAdministers basic first aid as needed. EMay arrange for speakers or other resources to support PE activities.May plan small-scale activities and outings or special events at the school sites.Performs related duties as assigned.SUPERVISION AND WORKING CONDITIONSMinimum QualificationsEducationGraduation from high school or equivalent. College level course work or equivalent training in physical education is desirable.Training and ExperienceOne year of paid or volunteer experience working with school aged children or young people in organized group activities, such as those sponsored by a department of parks and recreation, summer camps, YWCA, YMCA, etc.Knowledge OfJOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSBehavior, health and fitness needs, culture, concerns, and characteristics of elementary school aged children.Recreational and physical activities.Conflict and dispute resolution techniques.Use of recreational equipment and supplies.Community resources and social service agencies.First aid methods and safety precautions.Activities and event planning.Basic student attendance and assessment record-keeping techniques.Ability ToLearn individual skills and movement concepts necessary for student success in playing individual and team sports and games.Use positive reinforcement to help build students’ self-esteem and manage their behavior.Provide instruction and guidance to all students.Work collaboratively with District personnel and community agencies.Establish contact with students and serve as a role model.Promote participation in school and community programs and activities related to health sports and fitness.Speak effectively in front of large groups of children.Organize and maintain control of large groups of children.Communicate program needs effectively to students, staff, administrators and parents.Exercise good judgment and respond appropriately to emergencies.Be flexible.SELECTION PROCEDURESLicenses And Other RequirementsPossession of valid First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificates, issued by an authorized agency, must be obtained within six months of hire and subsequently maintained. Bilingual skills may be required for some positions.Physical RequirementsAbility to see, hear and communicate orally; stamina to stand, walk, run, throw, agility to bend, kneel, squat; ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FORJOB APPLICANTSACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.PREFERENCE POINTS: Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. "Veteran" is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. A DD-214 must be presented on or before date of the examination.ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States before they will be hired. State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked.SALARIES, MERIT INCREASES & ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Salaries generally begin on the first step of the appropriate salary range. Permanent employees receive an increase after six months of continuous satisfactory service and equal raises based on merit at subsequent one year intervals for a total of five increases. Relevant experience and/or education in excess of entry requirements may permit employment at other than the first step. If employed at a higher step, salary increases are granted annually until reaching the end of the salary range.BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per bargaining unit contract or Personnel Commission Merit Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to full-time employees and their families, which includes major medical and dental. (Permanent employees who work less than full-time, but a minimum of four (4) hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned hours for major medical and dental.) Employees belong to the Public Employees' Retirement System to which the District makes contributions approximately equal to those deducted from the employee's pay.Assuring Equal Opportunities through the Merit System since 1938.SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTPERSONNEL COMMISSION1651 SIXTEENTH STREETSANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90404The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District does not discriminate based on actual or perceived sex, age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, mental and/or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.(Revised April 2008)