Recreation | Sports Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $14.00 - $17.00 per Hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recreation/Sports Leader is a non-benefitted Part-time position responsible for supervising sports programs, the facilities in the recreation center and other city owned buildings/sports fields. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Under the direction of the recreation manager, night supervisor and/or program coordinator, conducts and supervises sports and recreation programs.
2. Set up gymnasium bleachers, scoreboards, volleyball standards and sports equipment. Some heavy lifting involved.
3. Maintains good public relations by being pleasant, courteous, cooperative, and understanding in all contacts and/or discussion with the public.
4. Performs facility and equipment inspections.
5. Enforces the policies as established for the use of equipment and facilities in the recreation center.
6. Performs general cleaning and front desk office duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be trained in first aid, CPR, and the use of an emergency defibrillator within the first three months of employment.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Know how to communicate verbally and in writing with supervisors and other employees.

Skills:

• Must have strong public relations skills.
• Must be organized and have good computer skills.

Abilities:

• Possess the ability to supervise patrons, programs, and sports leagues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to work in a standard office environment, and outdoors in all weather conditions; ability to set up gymnasiums and facilities (some moderate lifting required); ability to travel to different sites and locations; and the ability to cope with stressful situations in a fast-paced environment are essential.

NOTICE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

It is the policy of Smithfield City to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The Human Resource Department will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants during the selection process.

In the interest of the workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body and background check. Smithfield City requires as a condition of employment the use of a direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account.

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Applications: Those interested in applying should submit a completed Smithfield City Employment Application and resume. Applications can be found at

Job is open until July 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.