Senior Recreation Leader; Part Time

Sr. Recreation Leader (Part Time)

Department: Recreation
Reports To: Recreation Coordinator/Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Approved By: Board of Directors
Approved Date: 08/22/2024
Pay Range: $17.85 - $21.70 / Hourly

Sr. Recreation Leader is a part‑time position working under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator/Supervisor. The role brings fun and engaging activities to a diverse clientele of all ages, including the senior community. In a fast‑paced, energetic atmosphere, the leader delivers consistent quality guest experiences across community centers, after‑school programming, parks, gymnasiums, special events, and more. Duties include planning, developing, promoting, coordinating, and implementing a variety of recreation programs and activities.

• Strong understanding of district programs, services, and procedures.
• Independently plans, develops, and implements programs.
• Collaborates, guides, and directs colleagues and volunteers to support successful programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, planning, and coordinating skills.

• Monitors routine activities, assists with homework for K‑6th, and facilitates sports, games, story time, and social activities.
• Works weekdays after school, all day during school breaks, and on minimum day dismissals.

• Plans, organizes, and leads sports programs including leagues, tournaments, clinics, and special events (e.g., basketball, soccer, flag football).
• Develops and implements curricula for sports instruction, ensuring progression and skill development.
• Promotes sports programs through outreach, marketing materials, and community events.
• Officiates games and tournaments, adhering to league rules and regulations.
• Ensures safe set‑up, use, and maintenance of sports equipment and facilities.

• Maintains the security and proper functioning of assigned equipment and facilities.
• Assists with program planning and organization.
• Sets up and cleans up recreational areas and equipment for sports, banquets, parties, meetings, and classes.
• Provides supervisors with necessary program and supply information.
• Assists volunteers in leading recreational activities or assignments.

• Monitors activities and enforces safety rules to maintain a safe and fun environment.
• Maintains a safe environment for participants and staff.
• Leads activities according to schedules and registration requirements.
• Organizes, officiates, and instructs children’s activities (sports, games, crafts).
• Taught fundamentals of play and sportsmanship.
• Monitors spectators and participants at sporting and special events.
• Keeps attendance records and scores at sporting events and other activities.

• Provides excellent customer service and public relations.
• Answers questions and provides information about programs and events.
• Answers phones, receives, and records program fees and facility deposits.
• Guides patrons in activities, following schedules and registration requirements.

• Receives, stores, and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs general facility inspections and maintenance as assigned.
• Operates necessary equipment for activities.
• Ensures security of facilities and keys.

• Attends and completes applicable online or in‑person training sessions and orientations.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.

• Regular and timely attendance is mandatory.
• Scheduled work hours may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Professional, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with people of all ages.
• Patient and kind, especially with children.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• A team player willing to help wherever needed.

• Live Scan Fingerprint background check (for candidates over 18) for criminal history verification.
• Pre‑employment functional capacity test to assess ability to perform essential duties.
• Pre‑employment drug screen for the presence of…