Recreation Leader - Adaptive Programs

Job Description

The City of Renton is recruiting for Recreation Leaders to support our Adaptive Recreation Program. This program provides a variety of inclusive recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and the position is responsible for planning, preparing and implementing recreational activities and sports for Adaptive Recreation participants.

Recreation Leader 1: Assist and support Recreation Coordinator and other City staff as needed. Provide direct assistance to Recreation Leader 2 and 3 level employees with planning, preparing, and implementing recreational activities and sports for program participants. Responsible for the set-up of programs, security, and general cleaning of the facility.

Recreation Leader 2: Provide support to Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreational activities and sports for program participants. May provide direction and oversight to Recreation Leader I level employees. Responsible for the set-up of programs, security, and general cleaning of the facility.

Recreation Leader 3: Provide direction to Recreation Leader 1/2 level employees. Provide support to, and collaborate with, Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreational activities and sports for program participants. Responsible for the designated site location to ensure proper program set-up, security measures and the general cleaning of the facility.

Hourly Rates:

Recreation Leader 1: $21.57 per hour

Recreation Leader 2: $23.00 per hour

Recreation Leader 3: $26.00 per hour

** Placement at the Recreation Leader 1, 2, or 3 level, is dependent on years of experience and qualifications.

SUPERVISION:

Reports To:

Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Program Coordinator, or Designee
Supervises:
None

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, and implement Adaptive Recreation athletic, social, group leisure activities, and special interest programs.
• Provide each participant with the opportunity to succeed and improve their social and physical skills through recreational activities.
• Assist with efforts to recruit and recognize volunteers assigned to assist in Adaptive Recreation programs.
• Provide volunteer direction as needed.
• Enforce program and facility discipline policies and safety guidelines.
• Assist with preparation and development of brochures, flyers, and promotional materials.
• Set up equipment as necessary, inspect recreational facilities and equipment to assure safe and proper working conditions, request required maintenance and repair.
• In coordination with a Recreation Coordinator or other Recreation Staff, complete requisitions for needed equipment, maintain adequate equipment inventories, and develop and recommend long-range programming equipment and supply needs.
• Observe necessary precautions to ensure general public safety, administer first aid for minor injuries as necessary, and follow department procedures in cases of more severe medical needs.
• Schedule classes, meetings and coordinates facilities operations.
• Assist in evaluating, planning and developing, modifying, adding, and/or deleting comprehensive community recreation and cultural programs and activities.
• Maintain communications and effective working relationships with City employees, government agencies, community organizations and groups, and the general public.
• Responsible for the designated site location to ensure proper security measures and setups.
• May assist with coordinating programs and special events.
• Assist with orientation training for new volunteers.
• Perform evening, weekend and/or holiday work as needed.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, work holiday, evening and/or weekend hours as assigned, and travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Recreation Leader 1:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully pass a required background check.
• Volunteer experience related to recreation preferred.

Recreation Leader 2:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or…