Recreation Leader

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis is seeking a Recreation Specialist to lead class instruction and a range of recreational activities across city facilities. You will coordinate rental functions, provide clerical and custodial support, and supervise staff and participants.

When management is away, you will direct facility operations and ensure safety and adherence to guidelines. Applicants must hold a High School diploma or GED, have recreation education experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal and written communication required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive to city locations.
• Experience in recreation education or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead class instruction and various recreational activities, including sports.
• Coordinate rental facility functions and provide clerical/custodial support as needed.
• Supervise staff and participants; direct facility operations in the absence of management.
• Transport participants to recreational activities by driving to locations throughout the City.

Skills

Communication

Driving

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range:$42,800.42 - $63,772.28
Works under the direction of an assigned Community Center Director or Assistant Director to lead class instruction and various recreational activities, including sports. Coordinates rental facility functions and provides clerical and custodial support as required. Complies with community center operational guidelines and procedures. Supervise staff and participants as needed. Directs facility operations in the absence of management. Transports participants to recreational activities by driving to various locations throughout the City .

Job Description

Salary Range:$42,800.42 - $63,772.28
Works under the direction of an assigned Community Center Director or Assistant Director to lead class instruction and various recreational activities, including sports. Coordinates rental facility functions and provides clerical and custodial support as required. Complies with community center operational guidelines and procedures. Supervise staff and participants as needed. Directs facility operations in the absence of management. Transports participants to recreational activities by driving to various locations throughout the City .

Responsibilities

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with management, staff members, and the general public. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects including recreation equipment (up to approximately 40 lbs.). Requires the ability to operate general office equipment including telephone, computer, printer, and copier. Requires the ability to operate an automobile to travel to various locations throughout the City.

Typical Working Conditions

Work performed primarily in a community center environment except during outdoor activities. Evening and weekend shifts are required. Travel to various locations throughout the City may be required.

Qualifications

High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Experience in recreation education and/or training is required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver license as a condition of continued employment. Must attain ‘F’ Endorsement on Driver’s License within 90 days from start of assignment, depending on assignment.