Recreation Leader

• Assist in the coordination of recreation programs including adult and youth sports, senior services, special events, contract classes, and other recreational activities.
• Perform a variety of general administrative duties including, but not limited to: answer telephones, assist customers, collect fees, and maintain attendance records.
• Promote the safety of all program participants.
• Assist with the set-up and take-down of tables, chairs, and sports equipment for all facility activities and special events.
• Oversee the regular operations of a community center, fields, and gymnasium facility.
• Respond to patrons' needs for assistance and information in person, via email and over the phone.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Present enrollment in high school.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by college level coursework in recreation, physical education, or a related field is highly desirable.

• Some leadership experience and participation in recreation activities.
• Previous experience coordinating recreational activities, preferably in a municipal setting is highly desirable.

• Municipal recreation practices is desirable.
• Customer service techniques.

• Lead and work effectively with program participants.
• Leadership and organization to provide recreation activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, and the public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal effectively and courteously with the public.
• Use a computer and a variety of computer software.
• Learn, understand, and apply relevant policies and procedures.
• Lifting and moving tables and chairs and arranging facilities for special events, and/or meetings.
• Maintaining facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.

• Must be available to work weekends and evenings as needed.

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment requiring prolonged sitting or standing; walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, and bending; input data into a computer terminal; exposure to computer glare, vibrations, and pitch; ability to lift, carry and move objects totaling approximately 25 pounds in weight; and have mobility, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

• Non-Exempt

Salary : $19 - $22