RECREATION LEADER III

LOCATION:

Queen Anne's County, Maryland

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, is responsible for the direct organization and leadership of a variety of recreation programs, including but not limited to monitoring camps and supervising building/field usage, sporting events, club house operations, and special events.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONSOpen and close programs, buildings, and fields according to established guidelines.

Supervise daily camp, programs activities, sports programs, special events and field usage and enforce Queen Anne's County program rules, Field Usage Policy, and Youth Camp Standards.

Plan, implement, participate, and evaluate programs, and field trips.

Supervise children and Recreation Leader I and II.Attend meetings, enforce Queen Anne's County Parks and Recreation policies, program rules and Youth Camp Standards.

Responsible for working closely with parents, and Queen Anne's County Parks and Recreation Staff.

Responsible for coordinating staff scheduling.

Responsible for adnce to proper set up and clean before and after recreation activities, programs, events, etc.

Lead and/or assist with games, activities and a variety of team sports as needed.

Lead and/or assist with preparing materials for recreation programs and events as needed.

Responsible for reporting and writing all reportable incidents and damages to supervisor.

Ensuring accuracy of timesheets, verification of vouchers and schedule adnce, etc.

Responsible for cash handling and ensuring accuracy of cash handling policy.

Lead and accompany participants on hikes, field trips, special events and outside activities. Provide cordial, responsive, and accurate customer service.

Ad to safety guidelines to prevent injuries.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND

ABILITIESAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one -on-one and small group situations to customers.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detail but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSThe selected candidate must obtain or be able to obtain the following certifications within the first year of employment:

CPR/First Aid certifications required.

•Must be obtained before working in a camp setting. Possession of a Class C Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator's License (or the equivalent from another issuing state) or the ability to obtain such a license within thirty (30) days of employment to position.

EDUCATION AND

EXPERIENCEMust be at least 21

• years old and have a high school diploma or GED. At least two completed years of college OR at least three years of experience working with youth in the field of parks and recreation, physical education, childcare, or a related field required.

•Age restriction is based on COMAR regulations for working with children in camp settings.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms and talk and hear. Required to reach, stoop, bend and stand. Reasonable accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENTExposure to outside weather conditions.

COMMENTS

Employees must conform to applicable policies and safety rules.

This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.