Recreation Leader 1

City of SeaTac • SeaTac Community Center; SeaTac, WA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Program Specialist or Recreation Leader 2, this seasonal position helps conduct indoor and/or outdoor activities ensuring activities are safe, proper and appropriate. This position also is responsible for helping to maintain equipment and grounds.

Requirements

• Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.
• A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.
• Knowledge of general rules, regulations, practices, and terminology of recreation activities.
• Knowledge of requirements of maintaining facilities and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and respect.
• Skill in helping lead a variety of youth recreational activities.
• Skill in analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in maintaining current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Skill in establishing rapport and maintaining cooperative working relationships with user populations, parents and staff.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain valid adult and child CPR and First Aid Certificates within thirty (30) days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in community recreation and/or education programs preferred.
• Valid adult and child CPR and First Aid Certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help lead indoor and/or outdoor recreational activities including special events, playground activities and camps.
• Assist participants in appropriate recreational activities (i.e. arts and crafts, field trips, sports) and a variety of recreational activities and educational programs.
• Maintain a variety of records and help write periodic reports.
• Maintain program equipment in good working order.
• Ensure facility and grounds are kept neat, clean and litter free.
• Perform custodial and light maintenance duties.
• Provide information to the public concerning recreation programs, policies, regulations and schedules; answer participant inquiries in person and over the telephone.
• Render routine First Aid in case of minor injury and administer CPR as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed