Recreation Leader I

Queen Anne's County Government; Centreville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Anne's County Government is seeking staff to organize and run a variety of recreation services and activities, including camps, programs, and special events. The role involves assisting with event setup, leading games, handling materials, and ensuring safety and quality of participant experiences.

The position requires bright, customer-focused individuals who can read simple instructions and communicate effectively with participants and families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old or have completed the tenth grade.
• At least one year of experience working with youth preferred.
• CPR and First Aid preferred (certifications recommended).

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean up before and after activities and events.
• Lead or assist with games, activities, and special events.
• Assist groups in planning and carrying out program activities.
• Prepare craft activity materials.
• Provide host duties and manage pre-packaged foods and beverages.
• Accompany participants on hikes, field trips, and other activities.
• Provide friendly customer service and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Supervise youth participants and enforce camp standards.
• Assist Recreation Leader II/III with various activities.

Skills

Customer service

Reading comprehension

Communication

Education

High school or 10th grade

Job description

Location: Queen Anne's County, Maryland

Position Description

Job Summary

Under supervision, is responsible for direct organization of a variety of recreation services and activities, including but not limited to indoor and outdoor recreation programs, camps, sporting events, club house operations and special events.

Essential Functions

• Set up and clean up before and after assigned recreation activities, programs, and events.
• Lead or assist with games and activities to include score and clock keeping, special events, movie nights, etc.
• Assist groups in planning and carrying out program activities.
• Prepare craft activity materials.
• Responsible for providing host duties, handling of pre-packaged foods and beverages.
• Accompany Participants On Hikes, Field Trips And Other Activities.
• Provide cordial, responsive, and accurate customer service.
• Adhere to safety guidelines to prevent injuries.
• Supervise youth participants through daily program activities enforcing program rules and Youth Camp Standards.
• Provide assistance to the Recreation Leader II and III with a variety of recreation activities, programs, and events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR and First Aid preferred.

Education and Experience

Must be at least 16* years old

OR have successfully completed the tenth grade. At least one year of experience working with youth in the field of parks and recreation, physical education, childcare, or a related field preferred.

• Age restriction is based on COMAR regulations for working with children in camp settings.*

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms and talk and hear. Required to reach, stoop, bend and stand.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Work Environment

Exposure to outside weather conditions.

Comments

Employees must conform to applicable policies and safety rules.

This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.