What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION LEADER- NORTH REGION position at Chicago Park District?
Title: Recreation Leader (H)
Various locations and budgeted hours
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direct supervision, provides assistance to staff in planning and conducting cultural and recreational activities. Performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting tournaments and leagues. Supervises recreation activities and functions as an official where necessary. Spots for tumbling and gymnastics, performs demonstrations and leads small groups in drills and agility exercises. Supervises unorganized play and athletic activity at Chicago Park District facilities and encourages and enforces standards, Issues, collects and maintains recreational equipment supplied for public use. Assists the regular staff in conducting simple arts, crafts, music, physical and other recreational activities. Assists in the operation of game rooms and day camp activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or an equivalent certification (GED) is required but may be waived where the applicant otherwise demonstrates qualification for the job, including, but not limited to relevant work experience with the Park District.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of competitive sports (i.e. basketball, baseball, track, etc.), techniques. Effective oral communication skills. Ability to enforce safety rules. Ability to lead physical, recreational and leisure activities.
Available Positions
'53630
Various locations and budgeted hours
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direct supervision, provides assistance to staff in planning and conducting cultural and recreational activities. Performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting tournaments and leagues. Supervises recreation activities and functions as an official where necessary. Spots for tumbling and gymnastics, performs demonstrations and leads small groups in drills and agility exercises. Supervises unorganized play and athletic activity at Chicago Park District facilities and encourages and enforces standards, Issues, collects and maintains recreational equipment supplied for public use. Assists the regular staff in conducting simple arts, crafts, music, physical and other recreational activities. Assists in the operation of game rooms and day camp activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or an equivalent certification (GED) is required but may be waived where the applicant otherwise demonstrates qualification for the job, including, but not limited to relevant work experience with the Park District.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of competitive sports (i.e. basketball, baseball, track, etc.), techniques. Effective oral communication skills. Ability to enforce safety rules. Ability to lead physical, recreational and leisure activities.
Available Positions
- Athletic Field- up to 20 hours per week
- Clarendon- up to 30 hours per week
- Kosciuszko- up to 25 hours per week
- Loyola - up to 25 hours per week
- Revere- up to 25 hours per week
- Amundsen- up to 25 hours per week
- Chase - up to 25 hours per week
- Avondale- up to 24 hours per week
'53630
Inclusion Field Supervisor-North
FOX VALLEY SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION -
SOUTH ELGIN, IL
RECREATION LEADER
The Chicago Park District -
Chicago, IL
Summer Camp Leader
Lincolnway Special Recreation Association -
Lenox, IL
