Recreation Leader Jobs

Job Title

Recreation Leader

Department

Parks and Recreation

Reports To

Recreation Supervisor

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Type

Safety Sensitive

Effective Date

05/01/2022

Job Summary

Performs and instructs children about the correct way to run and participate in Track & Field events. Work involves daily contact with the public. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

• Individual is responsible for assisting in fund raisers, as deemed necessary, for the purpose of attending State and National track meets and events.
• Execute schedules for practices for all participants.
• Enforces and follows facility and safety regulations.
• Performs related work and reports as assigned.
• Attends required meetings and trainings.
• Communicates patron concerns and safety issues to management.
• Teach fundamentals such as stretching, running, jumping, etc., to children of all ages.
• Assisting in the organizing of track meets and out of town events with school districts, local Parks and Recreation Department, coaches, and organizations within the community.

Conditions Of Employment

• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
• Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
• Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.

Required Education

Pursuing high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.

Education Preference

Not Applicable

Educational Substitute

Not Applicable

Required Work Experience

Experience in the area of track and field.

Experience Preference

Not Applicable

Supervisory Experience Requirement

Not Applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Customer service skills.
• Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
• Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation.
• Ability to operate job-related equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Equipment Materials

General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:

• Ladder/Step Stool
• Recreation Equipment
• Copier/Fax Machine/ Printer/Scanner

Work Conditions

The individual works outdoors. The job has no significant hazards and the physical demands are low.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform detailed work, multiple tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with staff and the public.

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