RECREATION AIDE (Local)
Recreation Aide is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.
State payroll currently lists 6 people in the title, most of them at Veterans Affairs.
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Recreation Aide appears on the State payroll at 2 departments, most of them at Veterans Affairs.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Veterans Affairs | 5 |
| Department of Health | 1 |
Where this title is used
Recreation Aide is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 6 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $42,519. The agencies employing the most are:
- Veterans Affairs (5)
- Health and Senior Services (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under supervision, assists in organization, development, and personal leadership in recreation activities of all types; does other related duties as required.
<b>DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS</b>
Positions in this class provide support services to staff responsible for recreation program activities. These positions may provide input or recommendations regarding curriculum planning, subject to approval by supervisory staff. The exercise of independent judgment is limited due to the nature of the work.
Examples of work
- Assists in the curriculum planning, organization, promotion and implementation of recreational programs and activities.
- Helps promote recreation programs of all types.
- Helps organize and lead groups and individuals in various activities.
- Helps plan, implement and publicize special events.
- Helps participants attain greater skills in and enjoyment from recreation activities.
- Assists in the maintenance of records and completion of reports (e.g. Participation Usage Reports, time cards, incident/accident reports, etc.) as directed.
- May demonstrate and explain techniques, procedures, materials, equipment, and supplies used in the recreation program.
- Helps set up and clean activity area to ensure it is neat and free of health/safety hazards.
- Responds quickly and appropriately to potentially hazardous situations; reports all incidents and accidents according to established procedures.
- Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls.
- Notifies patrons of activity schedules and registration requirements.
- Monitors participants to ensure orderly conduct.
- May maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Reports to supervisor orally or in writing on groups and individuals.
- Maintains records.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Ability to assist in instructional tasks.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, associates, and the public.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.