TOWN OF VICTOR - RECREATION LEADER

Town of Victor Full Time Current Salary:

$22.44/hr Appointment will be made on a Provisional basis, with permanent appointment following successful qualification in a Civil Service Examination which will be scheduled at a later date.

RECREATION LEADER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, or higher.

SPECIAL NOTE

EDUCATION:

Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This position involves the conduct of a particular program under specific policies, the responsibility for a single playground under general supervision or assisting with the conduct of various minor or periodic activity. This position is generally associated with the leadership of a particular facility or the conduct of a single playground. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate level personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

(Illustrative only) Carries out the program planned for a recreation facility; Organizes groups according to age, interest, and ability; Organizes and promotes and directs activities such as softball, badminton, paddle tennis, nature studies, hikes, camping, arts and crafts, storytelling, dancing, singing, dramatics, quiet games, etc.; Supervises play activity; Assists with the organization and supervision of a gymnasium program; Assists in the organization of and conducts tournaments, basketball, bowling, badminton, volleyball, and table game leagues; Assists in the organization and conduct of socials, dances, and other special events; Plans daily schedule of playground activities; Acts as an official and maintains order at games and contests; Collects entries and makes drawings; Keeps records and makes periodic reports; Inspects equipment for safety; Operates a public address system and movie projector; Attends staff meetings to discuss special problems, the inter-playground program and the community recreation program; Distributes, keeps records of, and maintains equipment; Gives first aid.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the organization and conduct of one or more types of recreational activities with an emphasis on the organization and conduct of games or athletic events; Ability to stimulate and hold the interest of the participants;