Recreation Activity Leader in Parks & Centers

City of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Buffalo is seeking a Community Recreation Aide to support a variety of park and recreation programs across playgrounds, centers, pools, rinks and golf facilities. The role includes assisting in activities, supervising equipment, and ensuring safe, orderly operations.

The position requires at least six months of full-time experience in group recreational activities, with an option for substitution by a 3-credit hour physical education course. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Six months of full-time work experience in the area of group recreational activities.
• Education course (3 credit hours) in Physical Education or a closely related field as a substitution for work experience; must be shown at filing.
• Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assists in routine phases of recreation/social activities in playgrounds or community centers and swimming pools.
• Assists in maintaining and marking of courts, diamonds and fields.
• Participates in recreational activities to lead, motivate and assist participants in activities.
• Acts as an official timer, scorekeeper or referee.
• Maintains order and discipline in centers, rinks, pools and playgrounds.
• Monitors the distribution and collecting of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Performs custodial work at recreational facilities.
• Performs minor clerical duties.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Group recreational activities

People skills

Education

Education course in Physical Education or related field

Job description

City of Buffalo is seeking a Community Recreation Aide to support a variety of park and recreation programs across playgrounds, centers, pools, rinks and golf facilities. The role includes assisting in activities, supervising equipment, and ensuring safe, orderly operations.

The position requires at least six months of full-time experience in group recreational activities, with an option for substitution by a 3-credit hour physical education course. Equal opportunity employer.