Recreation Leader - Part Time

City of Trussville•Trussville, AL

About The Position

Recreation Leaders develop and implement recreational programs and manage recreational facilities. The role involves coordinating programs, activities, and special events for diverse groups, inspecting facilities and equipment, and building relationships with community members to market and promote recreation offerings. The Recreation Leader coordinates recreational and sports programs, including schedules, registration, facilities, coaches, and part-time staff. The position also supports program budgets, records, marketing, participant communications, and the upkeep of recreation facilities. Duties may include training officials and scorekeepers, officiating games, adjusting game rules to meet departmental goals, recommending equipment, and filling in as pool manager when needed. Work is performed primarily in employer-owned community civic centers, recreation centers, and athletic fields. The role involves significant physical exertion for prolonged periods, including walking, running, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Standard office equipment and equipment related to recreational activities and programs are used.

Requirements

Driver's license.
Experience assisting with planning, developing, and implementing recreation programs and activities, such as coaching, officiating, coordinating recreational sports leagues, summer camps, aquatic programs, special events, or senior programs.
Experience coordinating volunteers and/or part-time employees involved in recreation programs, including recruiting, scheduling, or directing their work.
Experience using computer software to create marketing materials, create sports league game schedules, and document employee or volunteer work schedules.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR Certification.
Associate's degree or higher in Sports and Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a highly related field.
Experience setting up playfields for a variety of sports, such as lining fields for football or baseball.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate recreational programs, activities, and special events for groups such as recreation center patrons, seniors, and youth.
Plan, participate in, and coordinate recreational sports leagues for youth, adults, and/or seniors, including overseeing league implementation.
Prepare, monitor, and administer budgets by reviewing spending trends and expenditure reports, analyzing financial data, and ensuring spending stays within annual limits.
Inspect and ensure maintenance of recreation center buildings, grounds, supplies, and equipment.
Document program and activity information and maintain related records and files.
Develop marketing and advertising for recreation center programs and activities, and communicate with Trussville residents about upcoming programs.
Market both assigned programs and programs run by the department.
Develop work schedules for part-time employees assigned to programs.
Develop game and practice schedules and ensure sufficient facilities are requested and reserved.
Monitor program registration and recruit coaches.
Recommend evaluation practices for coordinated programs.
Conduct training classes for officials and scorekeepers when needed, and officiate games when needed.
Evaluate and adjust game rules to align with departmental goals and objectives.
Maintain team records for quick reference.
Respond to participant inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
Maintain strong knowledge of rules for the sports coordinated by the department.
Recommend equipment needed to supervisors.
Fill in as pool manager when needed.