Recreation Leader SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEï½N SUPERINTENDENT

RECREATION LEADER
West Side High School

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Recreation Leader at West Side High School.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire the employee will be required to complete a 120-Day Working test period during which the employees performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under supervision leads organizes and oversees recreational programs and activities for an assigned group; assists with activity planning implementation and evaluation; does other related work as required.

Positions in this class differ from Recreation Aide due to greater responsibility for planning and overseeing specific recreation program activities. Positions in this class differ from Recreation Supervisor due to greater involvement and participation in specific program activities.

Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
oversees and participates in recreational program activities in a recreation center or other facility.
program guidelines and safety practices are followed; immediately responds to potentially hazardous situations to avoid accidents or injury; reports all accidents to supervisor.
individuals and groups in area of specialty (e.g. arts & crafts boxing drama senior citizen activities sports social recreation etc.).
with curriculum planning and developing specific activities; implements program plans and makes recommendations for new activities.
and explains the concepts techniques procedures rules and regulations used in the recreation program.
in directing tournaments socials dances seminars and other special events.
assigned functional areas of the center such as the gymnasium auditorium athletic field game room or handicrafts.
perform field preparation duties for sports and other programs (e.g. baseball softball football etc.)
inventory of supplies and equipment; ensures the proper use of equipment.
and maintains records and reports of plans program activities and attendance.
be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
of safety practices and procedures as they relate to various recreational activities.
to plan and conduct effective instructional tasks.
to promote and organize recreation programs.
to instruct lead and motivate participants.
to effectively organize program activities.
to identify potentially dangerous or hazardous situations.
to maintain discipline and enforce safety policies and procedures.
to establish and maintain good working relationships with participants associates and the public.
to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
to read write understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Department Head

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
: $33283 - $41916
Period: Ten (10) Months
Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: February 11 2026
Closing Date: February 25 2026 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER