Recreation Leader

Description

Responsible for leading participants in a variety of activities, events and classes. This position may assist with various administration duties.

Hiring Pay Rate:$18.2788/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following duties are illustrative only and not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Plan and implement classes, activities, specialty classes, events as assigned for participants; develop lesson plans for activities and purchase supplies/equipment needed.

• Provide a safe and fun environment in which patrons, as well as parents, feel comfortable; provide corrective action as needed; actively participate in activities attached to program, event or class.

• Develop positive relations with customers; provide information concerning facility and program(s) to participants and parents; evaluate programs and provide for promotion of programs as needed.

• Depending on assignment duties may include:

• Work with individuals with disabilities in both group and 1 on 1 formats. Plan and implement activities and private lesson plans that meet the needs of the specific individuals you are assigned to.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:Perform related work as required and assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the assigned Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge- Principles of assigned program, equipment and facilities used; necessary safety requirements and procedures; public relations techniques; working knowledge and understanding of public relation skills and techniques. Skills- Demonstrated skill in operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

Abilities- Communicate effectively and diplomatically with participants, parents, co-workers and general public; react quickly and correctly in emergency situations; instruct and oversee alarge group; lead games and/or activities; enforce safety regulations firmly; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; express ideas clearly and concisely; establish and maintain effective working relationships.EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONSTraining- High School diploma or equivalent;

Experience -Experience working with youth in a group setting is preferred but not required. Experience working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required. None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: American Red Cross or American Heart Association Infant/Child/Adult CPR, AED and First Aid certifications are required within 45 days of hire.