Summary

Community Education | Recreation Staff | Community Education | Closing: Until filled

Description

Rec on the Go! Program

 

Rec on the Go! Leader 

Job Summary: 

Responsibilities include:  Under Supervision of the  Recreation Specialist, facilitate a wide range of recreational opportunities including active games, team building activities, arts/crafts & family events. Opportunities should provide for growth, development, and self-fulfillment of the individual through intellectual, physical, and social involvement for all ages.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works and communicates closely with other Rec On The Go Leaders, Recreation Specialist, Senior Supervisor, and Community Education and Recreation staff.

  • Responsible for attending staff training, planning, and staff meetings.

  • Assists in developing specific program “fun plans” to meet the needs of participants.

  • Plans, organizes, and directs a wide range of activities that fit the season and adapt to both indoor and outdoor venues.

  • 12.00Completes necessary forms (attendance, schedules, fun plans, accident reports, etc.).

  • Promotes and assists with planning and implementing special events.

  • Responsible for assisting in the inventory of equipment and materials checked out on a weekly basis.

  • Is able to work within a budget & manage all program materials, equipment and consumable supplies effectively.

  • Maintain all necessary paperwork, including attendance records.

 

Applicant Requirements:

  • Must be 16 years or older.

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Ability to drive full-size truck and with a 6 ft trailer

  • Ability to work as a team member or to work independently. 

Education and/or Experience:

Experience in working with school aged youth is preferred.

Experience in working with school aged youth is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate positive and effective working relationships with youth, staff, administration and  community stakeholders. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations. Communicate clearly and concisely in a professional manner.  Show initiative as a self-starter and be able to demonstrate leadership with minimal supervision. Responsible for confidential information regarding children and families.  

 

Certificates:

First–aid and CPR certified

 

Work Environment:

The ability to work in a busy and noisy indoor and outdoor environment with constant interruptions.

 

Organizational Relationship:

Summer Playgrounds Leaders are responsible to the Senior Supervisor. School year staff report directly to the CE Recreation Specialist.  Summer Senior Supervisor reports directly to the CE Recreation Specialist.

 

Hours:
Hours as assigned.  School year evening & weekend.  Summer weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Rate of Pay:

Starting salary:  $12 per hour and up based on experience