Recreation Leader - Adaptive Rec

City of Olathe; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 2,319,000 - 2,397,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Olathe is seeking a Recreation Leader for its Adaptive Recreation program. You will help lead diverse activities, including group fitness, social events, walks, and sports for participants with diverse abilities.

We value enthusiasm, compassion, and a positive attitude. Prior experience helps, but a willingness to learn and inclusivity are essential. This is a part-time role with variable hours and pay starting at 16.83–17.40 USD per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and compassionate about working with people.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn are valued.
• Commitment to inclusion and helping all participants feel valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to success and improvement of programs; assist with leading activities.
• Provide excellent customer service and address participant questions and feedback.
• Create and maintain a welcoming environment; ensure spaces are prepared and cleaned after activities.
• Help maintain a safe activity environment and report equipment or supply issues promptly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Inclusion awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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 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.