Head Recreation Leader

Head Recreation Leader – City of Springfield Human Resources

This is a specialized, part‑time recreation position involving the planning and execution of a variety of programming opportunities, including staffing a community center, the open‑gym program, an evening recreation program, and a summer enrichment program.

• Plans and develops city‑wide recreational programs, including operating a community center and summer, open‑gym, and evening recreation programs.
• Organizes and coordinates special recreational events on a city‑wide basis.
• Organizes and instructs volunteer and neighborhood groups and individuals assisting in these programs.
• Evaluates programs, makes recommendations, requisitions necessary equipment and supplies, schedules use of the community center, and prepares periodic activity reports.
• Performs related work as required.

• Considerable knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment involved in conducting city‑wide recreation programs and special events of all types; scheduling of use of a community center and maintaining open space.
• Considerable knowledge of rules and regulations governing the conduct of park facilities and equipment.
• Some knowledge of first aid.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate a varied program of special events and seasonal programming.
• Ability to enforce facility rules and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with recreational personnel and facility users.
• Skill in performing and teaching recreational activities.

• Experience in planning, organizing, and supervising special event and seasonal programs preferred.
• Work experience in recreation or a related field preferred.