Recreation Leader (Full-Time) (Grade 7)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville's Parks & Recreation Department is seeking qualified applicants for the Recreation Leader position. This role involves organizing, leading, and instructing a variety of recreation and sporting activities at a recreation facility or community center, with responsibilities for setting up equipment and facilities and ensuring orderly operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience in organized recreation; a valid driver's license is

Qualifications

• High school diploma from a regionally accredited school or GED issued by the state; some experience in an organized recreation program or any combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead, and instruct recreation and sporting activities for diverse age groups.
• Set up equipment and facilities for sports, recreation and special events.
• Maintain order and discipline and interact with patrons with tact and skill.

Skills

Leadership

Organizing activities

Instructor/mentoring

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Recreation Leader position.

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

About our Department:

The goal of the Department of Parks & Recreation is to provide opportunities for recreation to all citizens regardless of family structure, income, gender, or ethnic origin. This commitment involves the opportunity to achieve full recreational experiences through individual, team and family activities, a atmosphere for leisure time enjoyment, in addition to striving to offer a continual program of citywide events.

Recreation Leader Position Overview:

This is specialized work in organizing, leading, and instructing recreation and sporting activities at a recreation facility or community center. Work involved responsibility for organizing and leading a variety of recreation and sports activities for diversified age groups. Work also involves setting up equipment and facilities for sports, recreation and special events and instructing participants. Work requires the use of tact and skill in dealing with patrons and in maintaining order and discipline.

Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency and some experience in an organized recreation program; or any combination of education, training and experience.

Valid driver's license

For More Information Regarding the Recreation Leader Duties, Please Visit the Website Below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/78628

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request