Recreation Leader I

This is entry-level recreation work. Employees are responsible for performing activities of average difficulty at an assigned recreation center, community center, playground, or preschool.

Requirements

• Plans, promotes, and conducts recreational activities
• Teaches and oversees games, social activities, and special events
• Schedules center and playground activities
• Supervises participants
• Oversees and teaches persons of all ages
• May be required to transport participants in department vehicle
• Assists with children's workshops, pre-school programs and projects
• Attends recreational events/programs in order to assist participants
• Takes orders and purchases supplies for recreational activities
• Checks in and puts supplies away
• Receives monies from class participants
• Writes receipts for supplies and equipment
• Traces delinquent fees to recover money
• Maintains records, logs, lists, and forms
• Performs clerical work such as typing and filing
• Verifies purchase orders and requisitions and maintains records of transactions
• Prepares and submits periodic reports
• Attends and participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars
• Coordinates special programs, events, and travel arrangements
• Operates audiovisual equipment for recreational shows and productions
• Inspects recreational facilities, apparatus, and equipment to ensure safety
• Performs field maintenance when necessary
• Enforces proper safety practices and occupational safety rules and regulations
• Directs visitors to ensure that they arrive at the appropriate department or recreational center
• Answers phones and provide information concerning programs and use of recreation centers
• Performs related work as required