Part-Time Recreation Leader III

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Free pool and recreation center access

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a Recreation Leader III to deliver programs and events for the public and assist with facility operations at the Senior Center. The role involves planning, organizing supplies, setting up and taking down activities, and ensuring participant safety while following city policies.

Under supervision, you will open/close facilities, help supervise staff, and provide excellent customer service to attendees, including senior citizens, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in public program/event delivery and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of cash handling.
• Ability to work with senior citizens.
• Skill in customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain relevant certifications within the time period designated by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public programs and events to the community under supervision.
• Open and close the facility as needed.
• Assist with planning, gathering and organizing supplies and equipment; set up, assign duties, and take down for programs and events.
• Perform cursory cleanup of the facility as needed and ensure safety of participants.
• Follow City and Center policies and procedures and care for participant safety.

Skills

Staff supervision

Cash handling

Customer service

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Work with seniors

Education

High school diploma

Leadership experience

Job description

THIS POSITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE SENIOR CENTER

JOB SUMMARY

With supervision, the Recreation Leader III will deliver programs and events directly to the public; open and close facilities; assist with planning, gathering and organizing supplies/equipment, set-up, assigning duties and take-down for programs and events; perform cursory cleanup of facility as needed; follow all City and Center policies and procedures; responsible for the care and safety of participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in public program/event delivery and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of cash handling.
• Ability to work with senior citizens.
• Skill in customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain relevant certifications within the time period designated by supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a leadership role.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher.
• Ability to obtain relevant certifications within time period designated by supervisor.
• Must comply with City of Conroe direct deposit payroll policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium and requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, talking, visual acuity and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers an employee assistance program and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities for all employees. Starting salary for this position is $13.65 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.