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The Town of Parker
Recreation Lead (PT)- Sports
Career Insights for Recreation / Activities Worker
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$34,296 / year median in Colorado
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of r ecreation programs/services and the supervision of the associated staff and participants. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time. P erforms front-line, day-to - day services in any combination of the following program divisions : Sports Events Ensures operations, maintenance, administration of recreation services, programs, rentals, and events to achieve goals of the Recreation Division within available resources . Assists with the supervision of employees and volunteers to include recruitment, scheduling, staff training and development, providing performance feedback, and employee recognition processes for assigned staff. Assesses and responds to community and participant needs to ensure satisfaction and retention through regular site visits, providing instruction, conducting evaluations, managing sites, delivering equipment and supplies, and assisting with program evaluation, inventory management, and site maintenance. Manages conflicts and behavioral issues of participants, provides guidance to staff and communicates with parents/guardians when necessary . Assists in the development, implementation and adjustment of age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for programs, classes, and services within the assigned area; monitor class enrollment and cancellations and instructor lead programs with minimal supervision. Performs administrative duties to include brochure content entry and review in registration software . Participates in setup, teardown, various programs, activities, and special events . Ensures cleanliness of program areas by overseeing and participating in daily cleaning efforts. Adheres to and enforces departmental, program, and facility safety policies and emergency response plans. Responds to emergencies as required and completes incident reports promptly. Reports suspected abuse cases to supervisor(s) and the appropriate governing bodies. Maintains associated service materials, logs class attendance, and prepares periodic reports. Performs other related duties as assigned The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required . An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of related experience in program specific operations. Supervisory or lead worker experience is preferred . Possession of or the ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 60 (sixty) days of hire. Minimum, Additional Qualifications -