Recreation Leader I (Excluded)

City of Vernon; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vernon is seeking Recreation Leaders to support ball hockey and basketball programs that run evenings and weekends. The successful candidates provide leadership for a range of recreation activities, ensuring safe, positive experiences under established protocols.

Responsibilities include implementing pre-planned activities, leading programs, and one-on-one support for inclusive recreation. Candidates should communicate effectively, stay organized, and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience participating or volunteering in recreation programs.
• Ability to understand, follow and carry out oral and written communications.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment for participants.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Physical strength and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Stamina to occasionally stand and walk for a minimum of four hours.
• Ability to maintain excellent public relations with participants.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities as planned.
• Lead or Host quality recreation programs.
• One on one client support for inclusive recreation or program specific requirements.
• Institute and enforce rules and procedures for participants.
• Monitor activities and tracking attendance.
• Ensure participant welfare during all activities.
• Ensure the proper handling of first aid and emergency situations.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for programs.
• Inspects program area and equipment (report if maintenance and repair needed).
• Act as a positive role model for co-workers and participants.
• Set up and take down of equipment, etc.
• Perform and partake in other duties and activities as required and related to the program.

Skills

Experience in recreation programs

Written and verbal communication

Public relations

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety and first aid awareness

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Listening and observation

Education

Grade 9 or higher

Job description

Accepting applications until positions are filled. Hiring will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period.

Multiple Positions Available

Recreation Leaders are needed for our ball hockey and basketball programs that run evenings and weekends.

The successful candidates must have the ability to provide leadership for a variety of recreation programs and activities. Our programs incorporate skill development through structured and unstructured recreation activities. Recreation Leader I is responsible for implementing pre-planned activities. Recreation Leaders ensure that participants have a positive experience and are performing the activity in a safe manner as set out in established protocols. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Active Living Coordinator (or incumbent).

It is essential that the ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, is energetic and enthusiastic, is well organized plus is able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external contacts.

The terms of employment are based on recreation programs and/or activity service delivery to meet community demand. Hours of work will be linked to specific programs and/or activities, the hours and availability of work are dependent on program and/or activity registrations.

Recreation Leader I wage: $19.26 per hour

Duties May Include** :**

• Implement activities as planned
• Lead or Host quality recreation programs
• One on one client support for inclusive recreation or program specific requirements
• Institute and enforce rules and procedures for participants
• Monitor activities and tracking attendance
• Ensure participant welfare during all activities
• Ensure the proper handling of first aid and emergency situations
• Prepare equipment and supplies for programs
• Inspects program area and equipment (report if maintenance and repair needed)
• Act as a positive role model for co-workers and participants
• Set up and take down of equipment, etc.
• Perform and partake in other duties and activities as required and related to the program

Required Qualifications** :**

• Ability to obtain Emergency First Aid and CPR C
• Acceptable Police Information Check with the Vulnerable Sector
• Completion of Grade 9

Required Skills and Abilities** :**

• Experience participating or volunteering in recreation programs
• Ability to understand, follow and carry out oral and written communications
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and co-workers
• Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment for participants
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Physical strength and ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Stamina to occasionally stand and walk for a minimum of four hours
• Ability to maintain excellent public relations with participants
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.