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Recreation Leader - Part time
Recreation Leader - Part timeCity of New Albany • New Albany, IN, USA
Recreation Leader - Part time

Recreation Leader - Part time

City of New Albany • New Albany, IN, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

This part-time position is responsible for assisting the recreation center supervisor and staff in planning, organizing and implementing recreational activities for children, ages 5 -13 years old at the center. This position helps maintain a high level of customer service for the patrons of the City parks recreational centers.

Hours are generally 3 to 4 hours per day, Monday-Friday, but extra hours may be required for special events. Some evenings and weekend dates may also be required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : "

  • " denotes an essential function of the job
  • Assists with planning, organizing and implementing recreational activities for children, ages 5 -13 years old at a recreation center.
  • Be familiar with rules and regulations for all games and sports activities implemented for youth.
  • Must be able to supervise junior helpers.
  • Able to reinforce proper social skills with children and / or teenagers.
  • CPR / First Aid preferred.
  • Report any problems or complaints to the center supervisor.
  • Must demonstrate common sense with disciplinary action of youth and adhere to all rules and agency policies.
  • Assist center supervisor with youth sign-in sheets and all necessary paperwork.
  • May meet with community individuals and groups to generate interest, support, and ideas for programs using creative and innovative promotional ideas and materials.
  • Must perform job duties in a safe manner, reporting and assisting in correcting potentially unsafe conditions and able to use necessary equipment and materials properly.
  • A well-groomed appearance while on the job is required. Uniformed shirts issued by the department must be worn daily and appropriate footwear to avoid injury is required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE :

  • Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
  • Act independently and suggest procedures and new approaches to problems.
  • Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
  • Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
  • Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
  • Complete projects and / or reports in accurate and timely manner
  • Maintain City information in a confidential manner.

    • MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
  • Be a motivated self-starter.
  • Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
  • Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally.
  • Lift and / or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

    • WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS :

  • This position requires working in both an internal and outside environment.
  • This position requires a flexible work schedule; night and / or weekends may be required.

    • EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Knowledge of City's park and recreation facilities, activities, and programs is helpful.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
  • A pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor.
  • Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.

    • EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS :

  • Possible use of computer and peripherals.
  • Recreational equipment.
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