Recreation Leader I/II/III - Adaptive Recreation

Recreation Leader I: Assist and support Recreation Coordinator and other City staff as needed. Provide direct assistance to Recreation Leader II and III level employees with planning, preparing, and implementing recreational activities and sports for program participants. Responsible for the set-up of programs, security, and general cleaning of the facility.
 
Recreation Leader II: Provide support to Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreational activities and sports for program participants. May provide direction and oversight to Recreation Leader I level employees. Responsible for the set-up of programs, security, and general cleaning of the facility.

Recreation Leader III: Provide direction to Recreation Leader I/II level employees. Provide support to, and collaborate with, Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreational activities and sports for program participants. Responsible for the designated site location to ensure proper program set-up, security measures and the general cleaning of the facility.

Placement at the Recreation Leader I, II, or III level, and rate of pay, is dependent on years of experience and qualifications. 

SUPERVISION:                     
Reports To: Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Program Coordinator, or Designee
Supervises: None
 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and implement Adaptive Recreation athletic, social, group leisure activities, and special interest programs.
• Provide each participant with the opportunity to succeed and improve their social and physical skills through recreational activities.
• Assist with efforts to recruit and recognize volunteers assigned to assist in Adaptive Recreation programs.
• Provide volunteer direction as needed.
• Enforce program and facility discipline policies and safety guidelines.
• Assist with preparation and development of brochures, flyers, and promotional materials.
• Set up equipment as necessary, inspect recreational facilities and equipment to assure safe and proper working conditions, request required maintenance and repair.
• In coordination with a Recreation Coordinator or other Recreation Staff, complete requisitions for needed equipment, maintain adequate equipment inventories, and develop and recommend long-range programming equipment and supply needs.
• Observe necessary precautions to ensure general public safety, administer first aid for minor injuries as necessary, and follow department procedures in cases of more severe medical needs.
• Schedule classes, meetings and coordinates facilities operations.
• Assist in evaluating, planning and developing, modifying, adding, and/or deleting comprehensive community recreation and cultural programs and activities.
• Maintain communications and effective working relationships with City employees, government agencies, community organizations and groups, and the general public.
• Responsible for the designated site location to ensure proper security measures and setups.
• May assist with coordinating programs and special events.
• Assist with orientation training for new volunteers.
• Perform evening, weekend and/or holiday work as needed.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, work holiday, evening and/or weekend hours as assigned, and travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Recreation Leader I:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully pass a required background check.
• Volunteer experience related to recreation preferred.

Recreation Leader II:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a required background check, including a driving record check.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Recreation Leader III:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in recreation, health and wellness, or a closely related field.
• Lead experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to successfully pass a required background check, including a driving record check.

All positions are required to maintain specific licenses relating to the area of expertise, such as CPR and first aid certificates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Interpersonal and communication skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Effective, professional, and positive interactions with difficult individuals.
• Understand and follow direction given.
• Meet schedules and deadlines.
• Decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented and organization skills.
• Ability to:

• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Identify and solve problems.
• Handle multiple tasks.
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with fellow employees.
• Provide leadership.
• Work with little or no supervision in a self-motivated manner.

• Knowledge of:

• Organization and development techniques for recreation programs.
• Proper use of recreational safety devices and equipment.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and recreational-specific software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following represent the physical demands that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, and involved moving between facilities and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet and outdoors is moderately loud.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 35 pounds on occasion.
• Frequent communication with City employees and customers.
• Driving (Recreation II/III levels) and field work required.
• Regularly operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Work evenings and weekends as assigned.
• Comply with all COVID-19 practices and procedures in compliance with City, Labor & Industries, and CDC guidelines, such as frequent cleaning and disinfecting of the facilities, wearing appropriate PPE, and other regulations as provided.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Selection Procedure:
The City of Renton is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all.  In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications.  For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. 

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

Salary : $15 - $25