Recreation Leader

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Drivers license.

• Experience assisting in the planning development and implementation of recreation programs and activities (e.g. coaching teams officiating games coordinating recreational sports leagues summer camp programs aquatic programs and special events senior citizen programs/activities).

• Experience coordinating with volunteers and/or part-time employees involved in recreational programs/activities (e.g. recruiting/identifying volunteers scheduling volunteers directing work of volunteers/part-time employees).

• Experience using computer software to create marketing materials for recreational programs/activities creating game schedules for sports leagues documenting employee/volunteer work schedules etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• First Aid/CPR Certification.

• Certified Pool Operator.

• Associates 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 (e.g. lining fields for football baseball etc.).

• Experience working in a pool setting.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of the recreation center building the grounds surrounding the recreation center and the supplies and equipment used in the recreation center by inspecting facilities and equipment ensuring supplies are available and needed maintenance is performed.

• Develops coordinates and executes recreational programs activities and/or special events for various groups (e.g. recreation center patrons seniors youth etc.) by planning scheduling and leading the activities in conjunction with existing programs and events.

• Participates in the development and distribution of marketing and advertising for programs activities and events of the recreation center in order to inform the community of the recreation centers offerings.

• Maintains records and files by completing various documents electronically and/or handwritten (e.g. supply usage attendance patron reports contact information) regarding recreation center activities and programs.

• Assists appropriate staff in the development and coordination of youth and/or adult recreational sports leagues by aiding with planning and participating in the implementation of the league.

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The Personnel Board of Jefferson Countyprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agencyoperate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

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DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties responsibilities or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.