Senior Recreation Leader - Recreation Center

Job Overview

Performs semiskilled administrative work assisting in the planning and implementing recreation and leisure activities inside and outside at a recreation facility, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Recreation Center Supervisor or equivalent staff person. Candidate must have a minimum of 20 hours of availability, including two evenings and weekends.

• Plans, schedules, assigns and supervises the work of staff under the direction of the Senior Recreation Center Supervisors.
• Assist with scheduling of activities and programs; leads certain recreation activities and supervises others in leading activities at a center.
• Works closely with parents and the public in developing center programs and proper use of facilities.
• Supervises participants utilizing recreation center; assists in determining recreation interests of participants and planning programs to meet these needs; assists supervisor in program execution.
• Issues games and equipment; works with groups to develop programs and meeting space.
• Plans and develops schedules for gymnasium and supervises activities within the gym area.
• assist with planning and implementing local center leagues, camps, and after-school programming for youth and teen participants; assist in development and participation in various special events; prepares special and periodic reports.
• keeps financial records.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education or related field.

Requirement of two (2) years responsible recreation experience in programming and a minimum one (1) year supervisory experience.

Knowledge of the techniques and methods of organizing group recreational activities; knowledge of community organizations and resources; ability to instruct youth, children and adults in various sports and games and in group participation events; ability to supervise the activities of staff; ability to plan and direct a varied center program and to win the support and enthusiasm of participants; ability to develop and maintain effective public relationships;

ability to speak before