Recreation Leader- Athletics

Recreation Leader – Athletics

Department: Parks and Recreation

Pay Grade: Temporary Pay Table

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Personnel Status: Temporary Part-Time

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

This position is responsible for coordinating and assisting with athletic activities within the Parks and Recreation Department. This position reports to the League Sports Coordinator.

• Provides oversight to a Parks and Recreation athletic activity, including supervising activity participants.
• Enforces organizational guidelines and ensures all appropriate safety standards.
• Assists with tournaments, leagues, clinics, or other related recreation athletic activities to promote a professional presentation of such activities.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years’ experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

• Knowledge of department and Recreation Center rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures involved in recreational programs or events.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

The work is light work, which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring manual dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is typically performed in a recreation center environment. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc. This position is Temporary and not eligible for benefits.