Recreation Lead

JOB SUMMARY

Under the administrative direction of the Recreation Coordinator, performs a wide variety of functions in the area of recreation programming. Assists the Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and overseeing recreation programs.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision of recreational activities and events, and staff. Provides guidance to team members on scheduling, planning, and assignment of duties across leisure service areas.
• Maintain assigned programs to ensure safe, efficient operation and engage with participants to gather feedback.
• Oversee lesson or program plans, including activities, crafts, field trips, and guest speakers.
• Complete and enter program registrations; assist with maintaining daily records, attendance sheets, incident reports, and accident reports.
• Aid in scheduling and evaluating staff and volunteers.
• Respond to public concerns, questions, and suggestions in a calm and professional manner.
• Create promotional materials and assists with purchasing supplies for recreation programs.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

• Ability to think logically and follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions and to solve problems with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of the recreation facilities and proper use of equipment.
• Ability to assist in supervising and engaging with recreation program participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and the public; ability to tactfully address a wide array of social situations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and appropriate precautions related to recreation programs.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE

• Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent GED/HiSET required. Enrollment in or progress toward a BA/BS is preferred.
• Experience Required - Experience in recreation programming and experience working with children. Minimum age 16, or 18 if transporting participants.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Iowa Driver's License with good driving record for the past three years. If responsible for transporting program participants in 15-passenger vans, a Class D – Chauffeur’s License with Endorsement 3 is required. Full reimbursement available.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications are required. The City of Clive will provide First Aid and CPR training for employees who do not already hold these certifications.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Required Physical Activities - Reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling.
• Environmental Characteristics - Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with seasonal exposure to heat and cold. The position may involve exposure to unpleasant social situations, a fast-paced work environment, and irregular work hours.
• Equipment and Materials Used - Recreation and sports equipment; computer and peripheral devices (keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer); copier; photographic equipment; calculator; thermometers; general office equipment; mobile radio; cell phone; fax machine; safety data sheets (SDS); various sports rules, guidelines, policies; occasionally, and hazardous chemicals.

EMPLOYER

City of Clive (IA)
1900 NW 114th Street
Clive, Iowa, 50325
Phone: 515-223-6220
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