RECREATION LEADER

Job Title

Oversee and interact with children in a fun and positive manner while conducting sports and enrichment programs. Observe and enforce safe behaviors while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and excellent customer service to all visitors and participants.

General direction and oversight are provided by the Recreation Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City's core values: Service - Integrity - Collaboration - Equity - Leadership - Community
2. Comply with the City of Walla Walla's work safety standards and procedures.
3. Administer first-aid and follow standard procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens.
4. Respond quickly to rescue and emergency situations.
5. Prepare and set-up equipment prior to the start of each shift.
6. Wear a uniform (Staff shirt).
7. Attend all mandatory trainings, complete accurate reports of behavior issues, accidents, and incidents.
8. Prepare to organize art, crafts, games, physical activities, sports, and educational programs to youth.
9. Provide appropriate correction participants.
10. Perform general paperwork duties such as lunch forms, sign in and out sheets, and corrective action sheets as needed.
11. Facilitate the placement including set up, breakdown and storage of gear, shade, and safety cones.
12. Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public and provide information as appropriate.

Other Job Functions

1. Demonstrate punctual, regular and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance.
2. Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
3. Execute assignments, projects and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work independently and effectively with little direction.
4. Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
5. Provide assistance to staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.
7. Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• First Aid and CPR to ensure they can offer help if an issue arises.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
• Knowledge of location of park or school.
• Interest and experience in working with kids in a caring and patient manner.

Tools and Equipment Used

Sports equipment, craft supplies, and game supplies.

Physical Demands

Sitting and standing for extended periods of time; seeing, hearing, and speaking to exchange information; repetitive hand movements; intermittently stand, walk, kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist and lift up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in all types of weather conditions and around children, noise and distractions.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Must be 15 years of age; background check completed; first aid and CPR.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish.