Recreation Leader; Seasonal

Description

Be a leader and grow your management skills. Develop, plan, and execute daily activities for children of all ages in summer camps, sport clinics and a variety of seasonal special events. Interact with community members and participants at various programs ensuring they have positive interactions amongst each other and staff.

Recreation Leader

Facility Manager and/or Recreation Coordinator

Part-Time, Seasonal and/or Volunteer Staff

Responsible for performing leadership recreation work in a lead capacity or in charge of a major program area/division. Incumbent may directly supervise part-time, seasonal or volunteer staff as part of their overall duties. An incumbent will be required to work varied hours during the week, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

If assigned to a major program area, responsible for supervising, planning, developing, coordinating, teaching and evaluating recreation programs through various activities including but not limited to, gathering and preparing all materials needed for activities, organizing activities such as arts and crafts, games, sport activities, and other special events.

Supervises participants, patrons, and members in recreation programs and facility activities to ensure safe use of all Recreation facilities. Communicating effectively with players, volunteers, coaches, spectators, patrons, and facility members regarding facility information and desired behaviors.

Responsible for assisting in various financial activities including but not limited to stocking registers with appropriate funds, balancing daily cash drawers, collecting membership or program fees, and completing all necessary financial documentation.

Supervises part-time, seasonal, or volunteer staff involved in their major program area through various activities including but not limited to scheduling work, assigning work duties, monitoring job performance, and recommending disciplinary actions.

Assists the Facility Manager and/or Recreation Coordinator in the orientation of new staff and staff meetings. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as required.

Responsible for general clerical work including but not limited to answering phone calls from a multi‑line phone system, routine data processing, and using computer software to input various information regarding facility memberships, program information, and activities.

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations and programs, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality programs, services and seamless customer service.

Represents the city’s Recreation Department in a positive manner; responsible for adhering to and enforcing rules and regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment; refers individuals who fail to comply with regulations to the immediate supervisor.

Responsible for ensuring the compliance of departmental policies regarding hygiene, health, safety and sanitation procedures.

Keeps all supervised areas and immediate work areas clean and orderly. Maintain appearance and overall environment of all facilities by completing daily tasks. Notifies maintenance and custodial staff as needed to resolve facility issues.

Reports complaints, problems, and needs concerning patrons, facility members and program participants to supervisor. Refers citizen complaints to their immediate supervisor for resolution.

Prepares accident and incident reports and communicates all incidents promptly to their immediate supervisor.

Operates various equipment and city vehicles safely, adhering to all legal guidelines in the operation of the equipment and city vehicles.

Establishes and maintains positive public relations, demonstrating exceptional customer service, when interacting with community groups, the general public, program participants, facility members, and other employees.

Participates in citywide special events as needed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the…