Recreation Leader - Adaptive Rec

City Of Olathe; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Olathe is seeking a Recreation Leader to join our Adaptive Recreation program. You’ll help lead and support a variety of activities—group fitness classes, social events, walks, and sports for adults and youth with diverse abilities. A positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Starting pay ranges from $16.83 to $17.40 per hour based on experience. This is a part-time position with hours varying by week and season, primarily evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in recreation or a related field is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required; training provided.
• A valid driver's license and favorable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse range of activity enrichment programs in varying work environments.
• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge and skill, sometimes leading participants in recreation programs.
• Address or relay participant concerns to the appropriate party, providing excellent customer service.
• Create and maintain a welcoming environment; ensure activity areas are set up and cleaned up after activities.
• Maintain safe activity environments; monitor participants, ensure equipment use is correct, and report issues promptly.

Job description

Employment Type Part Time (up to 19 hours)

Job Summary

Do you enjoy creating fun, supportive, and active experiences for others? The City of Olathe is seeking a Recreation Leader to join our Adaptive Recreation program. In this role, you’ll help lead and support a variety of activities—such as group fitness classes, social activities, organized walks, and sports for adults and youth with diverse abilities. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate, and enjoys working with people. Experience is helpful, but a positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to learn are just as important. If you’re passionate about inclusion and helping all participants feel valued, encouraged, and empowered, we’d love to hear from you! This is a part-time position with hours varying according to week and season.

Availability Needed

Evenings and Weekends

Starting Hourly Pay Range

$16.83 - $17.40 (based on experience)

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Recreation Leader II is responsible for...

The Recreation Leader II is responsible for leading and supporting a diverse range of activity enrichment programs in a variety of work environments. The Recreation Leader II will display an intermediate level of skill and training, at times, working independently. This position is part of a three-level career progression of Recreation Leader I, II and III.

Key Responsibilities

Contributes to the success and continuous improvement of recreation programs; assists with leading programs and activities suitable for the participants; displays intermediate knowledge and skill while assisting and at times leading participants in recreation programs; works to understand concerns of participants, either addressing or relaying concern to the appropriate party. Provides excellent customer service; demonstrates ability to assist or resolve many participant concerns, questions and feedback; effectively communicates with participants, co-workers and supervisors. Aides in creating and maintaining a positive, welcoming environment for participants and other staff; ensures program area is properly set up and cleaned up after activity. Assists with maintaining a safe activity environment; observes participants offering assistance when needed; ensures equipment and supplies are used correctly; documents supply levels and any equipment not functioning correctly for prompt response by management.

Qualifications

Experience: Two years of experience working in the recreation industry or other relevant area is required. Must be 18 years of age or older. Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Licenses & Certifications: First Aid and CPR certification required- training provided. Other applicable certifications for specific program focus may be required. A valid driver's license and favorable driving record is preferred.

The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do. Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible. If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.