Recreation Leader 1-Summer Seasonal

Must be at least 16 years old at time of hire.

Performs recreation work involving the supervising of participants. Performs a variety of manual, clerical tasks at a community daycare facility. Assist Sr. Recreation Leader, Assistant Site Supervisor, and Site Supervisor at a center, playground, camp, or daycare facility. Work requires an ability to supervise and engage children, complete specific tasks as assigned and communicate positively with the children, parents and community members.

Assists staff with recreation activities
Supervises participants during a variety of indoor and outdoor activities
Assists in conducting special recreation activities such as arts and crafts, dancing and drama.
Assists a Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Supervisor, and/or Senior Recreation Leader in conducting
and supervising daycare or day camp activities. Assists with participant check-in and check-out
Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators
and renders routine first aid in case of minor injury
Moves and sets-up equipment, cleans areas and facilities, and performs custodial work as
required
Assists with light-cleaning of facilities; including vacuuming, sweeping, wiping counters/tables, etc.
Demonstrates age appropriate behavior and language
Attends all mandatory trainings as assigned

Education and/or Experience

No experience required. Must be at least 16 years old at time of hire.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions and memos. Ability to write short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to children, parents and community members and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have own transportation. Fingerprint and TB clearance are a condition of employment and must be obtained prior to start date. Mandated Trainings required, but may be obtained within 30 days of hire date. IF under 18 years of age a valid work permit is required.

Conditions of Employment

Upon offer of a position, LGS Recreation staff must obtain fingerprint and TB clearances. Any mandatory trainings required for the position must be completed within 15 days of employment.

Must have own transportation

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; squat; lift; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands over head and use arms; talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of this position. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include: visitors, employees and other community members).

Recreation Leader 1-Summer Seasonal