Recreation Leader I
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Director, the Recreation Leader I monitors participants involved in recreation programs. This role involves attending work as scheduled, registering participants, maintaining participant information, and monitoring groups in indoor and outdoor settings. The Recreation Leader I is responsible for maintaining a safe recreational environment, teaching skills for various games and sports, providing information about Recreation Department programs, and representing the City to participants and residents. Additionally, the role includes cleaning up activity areas, ensuring supplies and equipment are returned to their proper place, and maintaining a clean recreation area both indoors and outdoors.
Requirements
- Valid State of Florida drivers license
- Graduation from High School or GED equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to perform job duties listed, either through related experience or specialized course work
- Previous experience with recreation or childcare
- Able to work flexible part-time hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays and occasional overtime as required
- Working knowledge of safety precautions and first aid
- Must have or able to get CPR certification within 60 days
- Must meet all applicable state licensing requirements
Nice To Haves
- Course work in early childhood education/recreation or teaching preferred
Responsibilities
- Attending work as scheduled
- Registering participants for programs, maintaining all necessary information on each participant
- Monitoring groups of participants in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Maintaining a safe recreational environment
- Teaching skills of various games and sports, such as dodge ball, hockey, tennis, baseball, football, soccer, etc.
- Providing information, in person and on the telephone, regarding the Recreation Departments programs
- Representing the City to program participants, their families, and City residents
- Cleaning up activity area, making sure all supplies and equipment are returned to their proper place
- Maintaining a clean recreation area, both in the building and on the grounds
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
