Recreation Leader I
About The Position
Performs recreation work supervising participants and a variety of manual and clerical tasks at a community daycare facility. Assists a Senior Recreation Leader and Site Supervisor at a center, playground, camp, or daycare facility. The role requires the ability to supervise and engage children, complete assigned tasks, and communicate positively with children, parents, and community members. The employee supervises program participants but does not supervise other employees. The position may also require helping arrange appropriate accommodations or assistance for disabled individuals to ensure access to the organization’s services.
Requirements
- Less than high school education.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions and memos, and write short correspondence.
- Ability to present information effectively one-on-one and in small-group situations with children.
- Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must have own transportation.
- If under 18 years of age, must obtain a work permit from their school or district.
- Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, running, squatting, lifting, using hands, reaching overhead, using arms, talking, and hearing.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands.
Nice To Haves
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist staff with recreation activities.
- Supervise participants during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Assist with special recreation activities such as arts and crafts, dancing, and drama.
- Assist a Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Supervisor, or Senior Recreation Leader with conducting and supervising daycare or day-camp activities.
- Assist with participant check-in and check-out.
- Take precautions to protect the safety of participants and spectators and provide routine first aid for minor injuries.
- Move and set up equipment, clean areas and facilities, and perform custodial work as required.
- Assist with light facility cleaning, including vacuuming, sweeping, and wiping counters and tables.
- Demonstrate age-appropriate behavior and language.
- Attend mandatory trainings as assigned.
- Seek assistance as required when managing competing tasks and demands.
- Assist or find appropriate assistance to provide accommodations for disabled individuals and ensure access to services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
