Recreation Leader ; Class Code 6121

under general supervision, to assist in planning, organizing, initiating and conducting recreational activities on a playground, in a center, or other assigned areas. A recreation leader is the initial classification in the recreation activities. This class is directly below that of senior recreation leader and is supervised by regional supervisor. Work is outlined according to segment of program to which assigned and is reviewed through daily reports and inspection of work sites.

• assist in planning, organizing, initiating and conducting recreational activities on a playground, in a center, or other assigned areas under general supervision.
• this class is the initial classification in the recreation activities, directly below senior recreation leader and supervised by a regional supervisor; work is outlined by program segment and reviewed through daily reports and site inspections.

• high school graduation or ged.
• successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university.
• permanent or probationary status as a recreation leader, assistant and one (1) year of experience in this classification with nordc.
• two (2) years of experience instructing individuals or groups in either a recreational or educational setting.
• this position requires a one (1) year probationary period.

note: prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

this is an original entrance and promotional examination.

note: some positions are on a part-time basis. Salaries are proportioned to time actually worked.

selective certification: will be granted based on experience in specific skill areas. Applicants must note any such skill area (e.g., dance, arts and crafts, music, etc.) on the application form.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis.

We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications will not be accepted…