Senior Recreation Leader

Overview

The schedule for this position will be Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., not to exceed 29 hours per week. This position is open until filled. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Under general direction, assists in overseeing and coordinating assigned recreation activities and operations within the assigned Recreation Division; assists in planning and organizing special events associated with specific recreation programs; assists in supervising, assigning, reviewing, and participating in the work of part-time staff, part-time temporary seasonal employees, and volunteers responsible for providing assigned recreation program services and activities; and ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.

• Assists in coordinating and overseeing operational activities for assigned recreation programs, services and activities for various ages including youth sports, fee and charge classes, youth and teen after school program, senior programs, specialty classes, camps, excursions, special events, and related recreation activities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for providing recreation services.
• Assists in recruiting, selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating part-time staff, part-time temporary staff, and volunteers.
• Assists in providing staff training.
• Works with employees to correct deficiencies; participates in the development and administration of assigned program budget(s).
• Participates in planning and organizing special events including ordering supplies and equipment.
• Assists the general public in park facility and picnic shelter bookings.
• Assists in evaluating community needs and interests.
• Assists in recommending new recreation programs to meet community needs.
• Assists in promoting and developing marketing campaigns.
• Assists in the marketing of assigned recreation programs to the community.
• Assists in designing, preparing, and distributing publicity including press releases, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and printed schedules.
• Assists in providing facility management for assigned centers including ensuring facilities are safe and properly maintained.
• Maintains inventory of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining a variety of reports and forms.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of city vehicles.

• Basic operational characteristics, services, and activities of a recreation program.
• Basic theories, principles, and practices in the field of recreation.
• Current trends in recreation/education/developmental programs.
• Techniques of assessing program needs.
• Program content for specialized community activities.
• Techniques used in public relations and customer services practices.
• Basic methods and techniques utilized in advertising and public information.
• Basic program evaluation methods.
• Rules and equipment used in assigned recreation program area.
• Basic accounting, purchasing, and budgeting practices.
• Research and report writing methods and techniques.
• Basic project management skills.
• Local government organization and the functions and practices of a municipal recreation unit.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
• Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
• Basic principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Methods and techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Assist in developing, planning, promoting, and implementing varied recreation programs.
• Assists in preparing publicity concerning new or ongoing recreation offerings.
• Elicit community and organization support for programs.
• Assist in recruiting, selecting, training, and evaluating part-time and seasonal staff.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Assist in analyzing and evaluating community needs.
• Understand community needs in a variety of recreation areas and evaluate activities according to those needs.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within departmental guidelines.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of assigned budget.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Prepare clear and concise schedules and reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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