Recreation Leader - Summer Recreation

Summer Recreation Leaders are functional staff who plan and lead activities for the 2025 Summer Recreation Program. Recreation Leaders are support staff, ensuring all patrons and staff are safe and the activities conducted are age appropriate. Recreation Leaders also act as the lead customer service member to the public. Recreation Leaders report to a Recreation Coordinator or a Recreation Programmer, and communication between the two is constant and fluid. This is a part-time position with up to 25-35 hours per week during the months of June- July and opportunities to work youth sports and special events during the months of August-May.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of IT professionals that will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values:  

Integrity- Initiative- Empathy- Optimism- Innovation- Adaptability

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will include a panel Interview and may include a written assessment.

 All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source. 

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed:

• Assists Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Programmer to prepare and coordinate youth city programs, classes and/or activities, which may include procuring supplies, scheduling entertainment, setting up sites, monitoring events, and/or performing other related activities.
• Performs tasks related to routine day-to-day operations, assisting and organizing the setup, coordination and tear down of programs, activities, leagues and special events for the Summer Recreation Program.
• Ensures proper maintenance of recreational facilities and equipment to provide a safe and sanitary environment and notifies supervisor of any problems and/or concerns.
• Ensures City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are strictly enforced; responds to and resolves complaints; advises and provides assistance to individuals and groups on related recreational problems; assists the general public and responds to their questions, comments, and/or concerns.
• Exercises responsibility for the equipment, materials, and personnel used in a given activity; supervises the issuance, use, care, and maintenance of recreation supplies and equipment.
• Maintains discipline, order, security, and crowd control at activity site or facility.
• Applies resuscitation techniques and first aid as necessary.
• Assists with basic maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facilities, and reports issues that may need work orders.
• Submits a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly reports to Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Programmer on issues including number of participants, accomplishments, and improvement areas.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public recreation
• Customer service principles
• First aid, CPR, and necessary safety precautions utilized in recreation
• A variety of active and passive game activities suitable for children, and adolescents
• Knowledge in planning and leading activities for children ages 6-13
• Time management and organizational practices and procedures 

Ability to:

• Implement recreational programs, special events, and activities
• Work cooperatively with youths of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Work as a team player with other City staff
• Exercise resourcefulness when meeting new problems
• Plan, organize, implement, and supervise recreation activities
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and/or receive work direction