Recreation Leader

Job Title : Recreation Leader                         FLSA : Non-Exempt / Hourly

Department: Recreation Center                                                       Reports to : Recreation Director

Salary Range :  $9.00

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the policy of the City of Claremore to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, or qualified disability.

General Purpose :

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Director, this position enforces rules and regulations and maintain cleanliness of the Recreation Center.  Helps plan, organize and coordinate programs for adults and youth, including physical activities and special interest classes and programs.

Essential Functions:

• Interprets and enforces rules and regulations as set forth by the Recreation Facility Manager, Community Service Director and/or any local, state and federal laws.
• Maintains discipline and enforces regulation of the facility to prevent accidents and ensure orderly conduct.
• Maintains cleanliness of the facility by following housekeeping duties.
• Supervises activities for adults and youth.
• Responds to public inquiries about adult and youth programs.
• Helps coordinate, schedule and maintain housekeeping duties and cleaning supplies.
• May help coordinate sports programs, register teams, collect fees.
• Promotes interest and provides information regarding recreation programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge: Good knowledge of first aid, CPR and necessary safety precautions.

• Abilities: Ability to meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations; ability to solve disciplinary problems effectively. Ability to apply the qualities of tact; poise and friendliness; to work with others.

• Skill: Skills in operation of listed tools and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
• One-year recreation experience
• Any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Tools and Equipment:

Phone; copy machine; fax machine; 10-key calculator and various sports equipment used in recreation programs.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.