Recreation Lead (PT)- Sports

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of recreation programs/services and the supervision of the associated staff and participants.

Responsibilities

• Performs front-line, day-to-day services in any combination of the following program divisions: Sports, Events.
• Ensures operations, maintenance, and administration of recreation services, programs, rentals, and events to achieve goals of the Recreation Division within available resources.
• Assists with the supervision of employees and volunteers, including recruitment, scheduling, staff training and development, providing performance feedback, and employee recognition processes for assigned staff.
• Assesses and responds to community and participant needs to ensure satisfaction and retention through regular site visits, providing instruction, conducting evaluations, managing sites, delivering equipment and supplies, and assisting with program evaluation, inventory management, and site maintenance.
• Manages conflicts and behavioral issues of participants, provides guidance to staff, and communicates with parents/guardians when necessary.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and adjustment of age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for programs, classes, and services within the assigned area; monitors class enrollment and cancellations and instructs programs with minimal supervision.
• Performs administrative duties, including brochure content entry and review in registration software.
• Participates in setup, teardown, and various programs, activities, and special events.
• Ensures cleanliness of program areas by overseeing and participating in daily cleaning efforts.
• Adheres to and enforces departmental, program, and facility safety policies and emergency response plans.
• Responds to emergencies as required and completes incident reports promptly.
• Reports suspected abuse cases to supervisor(s) and the appropriate governing bodies.
• Maintains associated service materials, logs class attendance, and prepares periodic reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of related experience in program-specific operations.
• Supervisory or lead worker experience is preferred.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of concussion recognition training within ninety (90) days of hire; must be renewed annually (Sports-specific).

Skills

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of recreation principles and practices, including program-specific best practices (Sports, Events), program instruction, and customer relations techniques.
• Knowledge of recreation center equipment and facilities.
• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in the provision of customer service.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to analyze situations thoroughly, identify potential problems, and find effective solutions.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to handle incident reports and confrontations in a recreation facility or program.
• Ability to concentrate on detail.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Working Conditions

• Requires frequent use of general office equipment and recreational equipment (e.g., sports supplies, fitness machines, concession supplies).
• Physical demands include regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing, and balancing.
• Moderate physical activity with heavy lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision.
• Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled environment but may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity.
• The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme.
• May occasionally work with or around hazardous items or conditions such as mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals, or radiant energy.

Pay

Hiring Range: $24.20–$25.68 hourly
Full Salary Range: $22.81–$28.90 hourly