Part-Time Recreation Leader III- 30hrs

AlexandriaVAGov; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Recreation Leader III, where you will inspire and engage youth through diverse recreational programs. This role requires creativity and leadership to plan activities in arts, sports, and wellness, fostering a positive environment for children aged 5-17. You will work closely with the Recreation Coordinator to ensure high standards in service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a flexible part-time schedule. If you have a passion for recreation and youth development, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic team committed to enriching lives.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in community recreational work.
• First Aid training required for safety and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational programs for youth aged 5-17.
• Supervise and manage activities, ensuring safety and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organization

Flexibility

First Aid Training

Education

High School Diploma

College-level courses in Physical Education or Recreation

Job description

Recreation Leader III

Part Time

(30-hours)

“Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future”

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Permanent Part-time Recreation Leader III – Out of School Time Position.

What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Guiding Principles:

• Aligning the work, we do with our strategic plan.
• Executing against our strategy and ensuring accountability for our results.
• Promoting and encouraging a culture of leadership and ownership at all levels of the organization.
• Promoting a culture of service excellence, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Overview

In pursuit of service excellence, the Part Time Recreation Leader III performs advanced-level recreation work. A Recreation Leader III will act as a Site Supervisor at an Out of School Time Program location. The Recreation Leader III will plan and initiate programs and activities for youth 5-17 years old from all backgrounds in arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, STEAM, Social and Emotional Learning, physical fitness, health and wellness, and field trips. An incumbent in this class may provide supervision to a small number of subordinate staff. Our Recreation Leader III should also be available to work various hours, Monday to Friday, School Year 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Summer 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and some evenings and weekends. Enthusiasm, flexibility, leadership, and excellent organization and communication skills are needed to be successful in this position.

What You Should Bring

Each member of our team is accountable for the outstanding delivery of services to the community. You will work to meet the recreation needs of our community. You will have the support of and work under the direction of a Recreation Coordinator and Manager. You will execute an administrative need that meets high standards of excellence.

The Opportunity

• A Recreation Leader III plans, implements, organizes and develops recreation leisure-based programs and activities in art and crafts, sports, cooperative games, performing arts, music and movement, enrichment, cooking, STEAM, physical fitness and health & wellness to ensure that activities and events are made available to the community.
• Makes preparation for recreational activities at one or more sites on a particular date: opens site, sets up equipment, reports safety hazards or concerns, stores equipment, cleans and organizes site, and secures the site.
• Assist in the operation and record keeping for on-site USDA meal service programs for youth participants.
• Performs operational functions such as record keeping, program registration, attendance, and cash handling.
• Communicates with supervisors, co-workers, and citizens in-person, via email, by phone and/or virtually.
• Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks and assignments.
• Attends to sick and injured children, completes incident/illness report and contacts parents as needed.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training/professional development, and workshops.
• Ensures all safety precautions and guidelines are followed.
• Performs related work as required.

About the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities

The mission of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is to enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public space, cultural activities, and programming. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and three (3) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. First Aid training.

Two years experience in community recreational work performing tasks in the required area at a level equivalent to Recreation Leader III; Two years experience leading recreational and cultural activities in art and crafts, sports, cooperative games, performing arts, music and movement, enrichment, cooking, STEAM, physical fitness and health & wellness or any equivalent combination; Completion of college-level courses in physical education, recreation, fine arts, or other related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal records background check, child abuse and child neglect screening, and drug screening prior to employment.