Recreation Leader

Overview

DEFINITION Under immediate supervision, provides support in conducting recreation activities in connection with a specific recreation or leisure program, service, activity, or function; leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities; continuously supervises and monitors participants to ensure their safety and well-being; performs a variety of clerical duties in support of program operations; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Oversees participants and spectators in a recreation program, activity, or facility; supervises and schedules established programs of recreational activities for children and adults; assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship.
• Maintains recreational facilities, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and materials at the close of the workday and performing basic custodial duties; assists with opening, closing, and securing buildings for events, as assigned.
• Maintains a safe program environment and facility; conducts safety checks; administers first aid and CPR as required; implements and monitors City procedures with respect to participant safety.
• Leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various assigned recreational facilities; performs scorekeeping activities.
• Plans and facilitates daily recreational and enrichment activities which include but are not limited to games, sports, art, music, senior activities, and crafts for program participants.
• Resolves program issues within established guidelines; suggests program improvements.
• Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
• Transports, issues, receives, and controls the use of recreational equipment and supplies; monitors equipment inventories and recommends procurement of items as needed.
• Performs routine office duties, including basic cashiering, answering the telephone, greeting patrons, typing, data entry, copying, and filing; prepares flyers, calendars, and other publicity; prepares routine reports of participation and activities.
• Responds to patrons’ needs for assistance or information; identifies issues and resolves problems or refers to supervisor as appropriate; provides customer service and enforces rules and regulations.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge Of

• Operations, services, and activities of assigned program.
• General office and business administrative practices.
• Methods and techniques of implementing program activities.
• Age-appropriate program content.
• Instructional methods and techniques.
• Care and proper use of recreational equipment and supplies.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Ability To

• Oversee the operations and activities of assigned program.
• Interpret and apply facility use policies and procedures.
• Assist with planning and implementing programs.
• Handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and adult and/or child CPR.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work…