Recreation Leader Revised

Sacramento County (CA) • Sacramento, CA

33d

About The Position

Under supervision, the Recreation Leader acts as a leader and instructs others in recreational activities at parks and recreation centers and community sites. Recreation Leader is a part time seasonal class that provides guidance to recreation aides, volunteers, and participants in conducting recreation activities; and assists professional staff in planning, organizing and conducting recreation activities and events.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Fundamental rules, strategies, techniques, and skills of a variety of recreational activities such as athletics, physical fitness, games, arts, crafts, and music.
• Knowledge of Safety requirements and potential hazards at recreation sites
• Knowledge of First aid
• Ability to Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, park users, program participants and various community, business, and special interest groups including persons with disabilities.
• Ability to Train and provide direction to others in recreational activities
• Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
• Ability to Maintain complete and accurate records and reports
• Ability to Learn the principles, practices, and methods of planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating recreation activities and events.
• Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities for this class; typical qualifying experience is:
• Either: 1. 30 semester units from an accredited college or university in recreation.
• Or: 2. One year of full-time paid or volunteer experience as a group leader in an organized recreation program.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a leader and instructs others in recreational activities
• Provides guidance to recreation aides, volunteers, and participants in conducting recreation activities
• Assists professional staff in planning, organizing and conducting recreation activities and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees