Job Description

Recreation Program Leader - Sycamore Park Community Center

Job Position #69: Recreation Program Leader

Number of Vacancies: 3

Department: Parks and Recreation

Work Location: Sycamore Park Community Center

Pay Class: Temporary

Hiring Range: $12.25/Hour

Days Worked: Varied

Hours Worked: Varied

Type of Position: Temporary/Part-Time

Applications Will Be Received Until: Open Until Filled

Job Duties

Essential Duties

Works under the supervision of the Recreation Manager, Recreation Programs Supervisors and Recreation Sports Supervisor.

No supervision is exercised in this position.

Performs a variety of customer service and front desk duties for the recreation division.

Assists in the creation and organization of various passive and active recreation programs, cultural arts, special interest classes, and special events for patrons of all ages.

Provides leadership and supervision to various passive and active recreation programs, classes, and special events.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Supervises the facility and the safety of the participants using the facility during public and private events.

Must be able to take charge and direct children in case of an emergency.

Receives fees for various recreational activities and building rentals.

Greets visitors to the facility and directs them to the appropriate areas.

Gives information to the public regarding all adult and youth recreation programs and leagues throughout the year.

Answers and screens incoming calls and takes messages for all recreation division facilities.

Responsible for opening and preparing facilities for daily operations.

Responsible for closing and securing facilities at night.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Non-Essential Duties

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Background in recreation helpful.

First aid, AED, and CPR certification, or ability to obtain such within six months of hiring.

ANSI certified Food Handler preferred, or must be obtained through City classes within 60 days after entry into employment.

Good public relations skills necessary.

Good telephone skills necessary.

Ability to count change and use a cash register.

Knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office products and other computer related functions.

Ability to work varied hours, including weekends and evenings.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel, and the public.

Ability to assist in developing, coordinating, and directing varied activities involved in after school and summer youth programs.

Must have a friendly disposition and caring attitude toward all ages of patrons.

Knowledge of lesson plans and children's programming, preferred.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions.

Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Tools and Equipment Used

Personal computer, including Microsoft software; cash register; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; mobile or portable radio; 12-passenger bus; various sports equipment used in recreation programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is an indoor office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud while performing duties in recreation areas.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

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