Recreation Leader 1

Under direction the purpose of the position is to organize supervise and lead student recreation activities and/or athletics programs. Employees in this classification perform at entry staff level and are responsible for providing a safe recreational environment for the assigned community programs youth activities and/or special events provided by the City. Employee works with independence and initiative within established policies and procedures. Performs other duties as dictated by the nature of the program.

The City of Wilton Manors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Idoes not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability marital status family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Because it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.

• Supervises assigned facilities and ensures the safety and cleanliness of recreational equipment and teaching materials are maintained.
• Confirms child attendance in after-school programs; releases children to parents from programs; e.g. after-school summer spring and winter programs.
• Plans organizes and supervises various student activities programs and special events.
• Distributes snacks to children in various programs.
• Supervises children on playground recreational facilities and in classroom/study activities.
• Assists children with schoolwork and various activities.
• Organizes and supervises various arts and crafts projects.
• Performs light custodial duties; e.g. maintains recreation equipment maintains cleanliness of facilities performs set up and break down duties for activities and special events.
• Reports any repair or maintenance issues to the appropriate management; e.g. leaks damaged equipment or facilities dangerous hazards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by six (6) to twelve (12) months previous child care experience within a similar recreational or educational environment; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

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