Recreation Leader 2

City of SeaTac•SeaTac Community Center; SeaTac, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Recreation Services Coordinator or Recreation Program Specialist, this seasonal position conducts indoor and/or outdoor activities, provides direction to Recreation Leader 1 staff and ensures activities are safe, proper and appropriate. This position also is responsible for helping to maintain equipment and grounds. The Recreation Leader 2 is distinguished from the Recreation Leader 1 by the minimum age requirement, minimum experience requirement and for performing duties of greater complexity including transporting participants in a fifteen (15) passenger van.

Requirements

Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
Six (6) months related work experience.
Knowledge of general rules, regulations, practices, and terminology of recreation activities.
Knowledge of requirements for 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.
Ability to coordinate a variety of youth recreational activities.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
Ability to establish rapport and maintain cooperative working relationships with user populations, parents and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to work independently with moderate direction.
Valid Washington State driver's license.
A three-year driving record abstract must be submitted prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Community recreation and/or education program experience preferred.
A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.
Valid adult and child CPR and First Aid Certificates preferred.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certificates within thirty (30) days of hire required.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate indoor and/or outdoor recreational activities including special events, playground activities and camps.
Lead groups in appropriate projects (i.e. arts and crafts, field trips, sports) and a variety of recreational activities and educational programs.
Provide direction to Recreation Leader 1 staff.
Communicate with other City personnel to coordinate scheduling, facility use and related program arrangements.
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.