Recreation Leader - Part time
26 days ago
New Albany
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., • 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, • 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., • This position requires working in both an internal and outside environment., • 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., • Possible use of computer and peripherals., • Recreational equipment.