Job Description

RECREATION LEADER

JOB CODE 43030

Effective Date:	Rev. 07/03X

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this part-time classification exists is to perform leadership recreation work in a lead capacity or in charge of a facility or major program area. Some Recreation Leader positions serve in a lead capacity over part-time Recreation Instructors, Parks and Recreation Aides, and volunteers and work independently under the general supervision of a Recreation Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts a general program of recreation at an assigned area;
• Acts as a lead over part-time and volunteer staff;
• Develops and plans activities in a specialized program area;
• Plans, organizes, evaluates and directs a wide variety of activities at a recreation facility or park site;
• Works with neighborhood and community groups on matters of civic and recreational interest;
• Keeps financial and activity records and submits periodic and special reports;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods used in organizing, conducting, and supervising a program of recreational activities.
• Fiscal controls needed to handle recreational funds.
• Theory and philosophy of recreation and/or group work and its application to individual and group behavior.
• Techniques of planning, organizing, and promoting program activities.
• First aid and safety practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Plan and organize recreation programs.
• Train, direct, and evaluate employees and volunteers involved in recreation work.
• Maintain financial and activity records and produce written documentation in the English language.
• Work cooperatively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and the general public.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. Use of a personal vehicle will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Two years of college and four summers of recreation experience; or a bachelor's degree in a recreation related field; or a bachelor's degree and one year of teaching experience. Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.