Head Recreation Leader - Night Gym

About the Role

This is a specialized, part-time recreation position focused on conducting a variety of programming opportunities, including staffing a community center, open-gym programs, evening recreation programs, and summer enrichment programs. The role involves leadership in the Park Department's recreational programs and other seasonal special events, performed under supervision in accordance with standard recreational practices and procedures. Supervision may be exercised over other seasonal recreational personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops city-wide recreational programs in observance of special events, including operating a community center and summer, open-gym, and evening recreation programs.
• Organizes and coordinates special recreational events, including summer and evening gym programs on a city-wide basis.
• Organizes and instructs volunteer and neighborhood groups and individuals assisting in these programs.
• Evaluates programs, makes recommendations, requisitions necessary equipment and supplies, schedules use of the community center, and provides periodic activity reports.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of the techniques, methods, materials, and equipment involved in conducting city-wide recreation programs and special events of all types, including scheduling use of a community center and maintaining open space.
• Considerable knowledge of rules and regulations governing the conduct of park facilities and equipment.
• Some knowledge of first aid.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate a varied program of special events and seasonal programming.
• Ability to enforce facility rules and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with recreational personnel and facility users.
• Skill in performing and teaching recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, organizing, and supervising special event and seasonal programs preferred.
• Work experience in recreation or a related field preferred.