Recreation Program Leader
DESCRIPTION:
Under direct supervision from the Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) Operations & Facilities Manager, the Recreation Program Leader performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled recreation duties; implements recreational activities; provides leadership and direction for programs; supervises facilities, special events, sports leagues, and excursions; provides guidance to groups engaged in recreation activities; and performs other related duties as required.
The Recreation Program Leader has program responsibility and some supervision of youth workers, volunteers, and part-time staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
• Develops, schedules, and implements recreation activities in accordance with established program goals.
• Embed mentoring in all aspects of RPAL programming, including athletics and recreation.
• Works with various organizations and groups in implementing assigned programs.
• Performs building attendant tasks, including assembling of supplies; and set-up and take-down of equipment, tables, and chairs as needed.
• Assures facilities, equipment, and play areas are available and maintained in a clean, safe, and satisfactory fashion. Checks for and reports safety hazards.
• Coordinates, organizes, officiates, coaches, keeps score, and leads children’s and adult sports activities, leagues, and games.
• Plans, supervises, and coordinates a variety of athletic, recreation, and social events/programs.
• Prepares and posts program and activity information, schedules, and other reports.
• Maintains registration attendance, safety, and activity records.
• Maintains discipline, enforces rules and regulations governing assigned programs, and completes incident reports.
• Supervises and assists with training of part-time recreation staff and volunteers who are conducting programs.
• Attend regular staff meetings and staff development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATION
Knowledge of:
Recreation, cultural, and educational activities suitable for children, adults, senior citizens, or the physically challenged; fundamentals, rules, techniques, and materials of group games, sports, crafts, and other recreation and leisure activities; basic principles and techniques of first aid.
Ability to:
Develop interest and encourage participation in assigned recreational activity; instruct and lead others in assigned activities; engage in moderate physical activity and provide leadership in group activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, volunteers and other employees; keep and maintain written records; work in a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and shift assignments as program needs change; travel to various sites and events; work indoors and outside in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions; lift up to 50 pounds and set up supplies and equipment; work independently and assume responsibility for a task; and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and the community.
Experience and Training:
1. Twelve (12) months of progressively responsible experience leading a variety of athletic and recreation activities.
2. Equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by college-level courses in recreation, physical education, sociology, or culturally-related programs AND/OR
3. Work experience that demonstrates the ability to lead recreation, sports, fitness, or diverse cultural programs.
Licenses or Certificates:
Must pass a Livescan background check.
Must provide a clear TB test.
Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Current First Aid and CPR for Public Safety Personnel
Under direct supervision from the Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) Operations & Facilities Manager, the Recreation Program Leader performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled recreation duties; implements recreational activities; provides leadership and direction for programs; supervises facilities, special events, sports leagues, and excursions; provides guidance to groups engaged in recreation activities; and performs other related duties as required.
The Recreation Program Leader has program responsibility and some supervision of youth workers, volunteers, and part-time staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
• Develops, schedules, and implements recreation activities in accordance with established program goals.
• Embed mentoring in all aspects of RPAL programming, including athletics and recreation.
• Works with various organizations and groups in implementing assigned programs.
• Performs building attendant tasks, including assembling of supplies; and set-up and take-down of equipment, tables, and chairs as needed.
• Assures facilities, equipment, and play areas are available and maintained in a clean, safe, and satisfactory fashion. Checks for and reports safety hazards.
• Coordinates, organizes, officiates, coaches, keeps score, and leads children’s and adult sports activities, leagues, and games.
• Plans, supervises, and coordinates a variety of athletic, recreation, and social events/programs.
• Prepares and posts program and activity information, schedules, and other reports.
• Maintains registration attendance, safety, and activity records.
• Maintains discipline, enforces rules and regulations governing assigned programs, and completes incident reports.
• Supervises and assists with training of part-time recreation staff and volunteers who are conducting programs.
• Attend regular staff meetings and staff development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATION
Knowledge of:
Recreation, cultural, and educational activities suitable for children, adults, senior citizens, or the physically challenged; fundamentals, rules, techniques, and materials of group games, sports, crafts, and other recreation and leisure activities; basic principles and techniques of first aid.
Ability to:
Develop interest and encourage participation in assigned recreational activity; instruct and lead others in assigned activities; engage in moderate physical activity and provide leadership in group activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, volunteers and other employees; keep and maintain written records; work in a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and shift assignments as program needs change; travel to various sites and events; work indoors and outside in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions; lift up to 50 pounds and set up supplies and equipment; work independently and assume responsibility for a task; and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and the community.
Experience and Training:
1. Twelve (12) months of progressively responsible experience leading a variety of athletic and recreation activities.
2. Equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by college-level courses in recreation, physical education, sociology, or culturally-related programs AND/OR
3. Work experience that demonstrates the ability to lead recreation, sports, fitness, or diverse cultural programs.
Licenses or Certificates:
Must pass a Livescan background check.
Must provide a clear TB test.
Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Current First Aid and CPR for Public Safety Personnel
