Recreation Leader I (Programs)

City of Dothan • Dothan, AL

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position responsible for supervisory work in the management and coordination of programs for Leisure Services. The incumbent is responsible for researching, developing, organizing, and supervising programs and city-wide special events.

Requirements

• Graduation from standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA);
• One (1) year recent experience in recreational programming, program development (youth, adult, senior adult, and/or therapeutics);
• One (1) year recent experience in managing and/or developing events for the public;
• Six (6) months recent experience in the use of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel);
• Six (6) months recent recreational programming experience (examples of non-athletic programming are Esports tournament, Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Mother/Son Olympics, Santa and Pet Photo event, etc.).
• A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain and maintain American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED certification within one (1) year of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer.
• Employees in this position are required to obtain/maintain a Class C with passenger endorsement Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer.
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• An applicant for this position is subject to a criminal history background check pursuant to the following statutes: §§38-13-1. Ala. Code (1975) et seq., as amended by the Child Care Safety Act (Act of Alabama #2018-278), Act of Alabama 2019-322, or §41-27-10, Ala. Code (1975).
• Employees are required submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a current and valid certification in the following preferred : Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) Professional Recreator Certificate Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification CPR/First Aid Instructor Certified Festival & Event Associate (CFEA) Certification Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) Certified Sports Official (Such as Dixie Youth, Special Olympics, etc.) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Certified Youth Sports Administrator Group Fitness Instructor (From an Accredited Institution/Program) NASP Basic Archery Instructor or USA Archery - Level I Instructor Certification Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Supervisor or Custodial (OTPS/OTPC) Certification Personal Trainer Certification (From an Accredited Institution/Program) ServSafe Manager Certificate Trail Maintenance, Management, and/or Master Certification Turfgrass Management Certification Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
• Possession of a current and valid American Red Cross OR American Heart Association CPR/AED certificate preferred .
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Hospitality Management, or closely related field preferred.
• Four (4) months recent (within the last two years) seasonal or part-time employment with the City of Dothan performing responsibilities in recreational, educational events, and/or athletic programs preferred .
• Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, implements, and supervises new and assigned special events and programs (for youth, adults, senior adults, and/or therapeutics).
• Assists in coordinating, developing, organizing, and implementing summer camp programs and events and ensures events and programs follow all laws, policies, regulations, and departmental goals.
• Assists in coordinating, developing, organizing, and implementing afterschool programs and events and ensures events and programs follow all laws, policies, regulation, and departmental goals.
• Develops, recommends, coordinates, and implements new departmental special events, education and cultural related programs that meet community needs.
• Evaluates and assess the effectiveness of each programming area and implements improvements (within scope) as needed or provides recommendations to supervisor.
• Tracks program/event services provided to include monitoring results and providing operational reports as needed.
• Researches and investigates grant/funding opportunities for new program implementation and identifies available funding to improve current programs.
• Recruits sponsors to finance various programs and/or events.
• Supervises and monitors programs and activities to enforce and ensure rules and department/ safety standards are adhered.
• Prepares news articles, press releases, calendar events, brochures, advertisement flyers, social media posts and related public information/relation materials.
• Coordinates event and program recruitment and registration.
• Makes recommendations for changes and/or expansions to programs and events.
• Supervises, trains, hires, and advises volunteer personnel, part time, and seasonal employees.
• Cleans, maintains, and prepares the playground, community center facilities and/or event location for recreation events as scheduled.
• Performs related duties.

Benefits

• Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer form(s).
• Must obtain and maintain American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED certification within one (1) year of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer.
• Employees in this position are required to obtain/maintain a Class C with passenger endorsement Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer.
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• An applicant for this position is subject to a criminal history background check pursuant to the following statutes: §§38-13-1. Ala. Code (1975) et seq., as amended by the Child Care Safety Act (Act of Alabama #2018-278), Act of Alabama 2019-322, or §41-27-10, Ala. Code (1975).
• Employees are required submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED