What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader position at City of Rosemount?
- Ensure the guidance and safety of all children in the park
- Plan and lead activities for different age groups
- Evaluate the program in a concise and constructive manner
- Promote all recreational programs
- Other duties as assigned
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid Driver’s License
- Knowledge and experience in working with children age 3-15
- Interest in instructing and working with children
- Skills in teaching crafts, games, stories, and nature activities
- Ability to bring and express new ideas for the program
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good leadership skills
- Must be able to provide own transportation to and from work
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to youth and adults
- Sound judgment and ability to make proper decisions
- Accountability; following through on commitments, focusing on tasks, taking responsibility for actions, following all policies and procedures, and being prepared and punctual for all scheduled shifts.
General tools and equipment will include personal computer, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, telephone and portable telephone, two-way radio, various handwriting items, automobile, van or pickup truck.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, hand, feel or operate objects; and reach out with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee can occasionally be required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift weights up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, moderately noisy in the remainder of the indoor facilities, and moderately noisy in the outdoor facilities.
The employee is frequently exposed to changes in temperature. The working environment includes indoor temperatures where there is air conditioning and heating, outdoor weather conditions of heat and cold as well as possible snow and rain.
The employee will be scheduled on evenings and weekends and may be scheduled occasionally on holidays.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the positions if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirement of the job change.
Status
Seasonal
Tentative Work Period
Early June through late August. The actual start date may be earlier due to a staff meeting/training session.
Summer programs include:
- Start Right (age 3)
- Little Explorers (age 4-5)
- T-Ball (age 4-5)
- Soccer (age 4-5)
- Kids Corner (age 6-12)
- Puppets in the Park
- Field Trips
- Summer Camps
Special Events:
- Leprechaun Days – Run for the Gold, Fishing Derby, Blarney Stone Hunt, Wet N Wild Day
Additional programs may include:
- Music/Movies in the Parks
- Various park projects
- S.O.R.R. Ground Pounders Running Series events
The City of Rosemount is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $15 - $19
