RECREATION LEADER

DEFINITION:

Under supervision, leads, organizes and oversees recreational programs 
and activities for an assigned group; assists with activity planning, 
implementation and evaluation; does other related work as required.     

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Positions in this class differ from Recreation Aide due to greater 
responsibility for planning and overseeing specific recreation program 
activities.  Positions in this class differ from Recreation Supervisor due 
to greater involvement and participation in specific program activities.   

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes 
only.  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties 
listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on 
the job may not be listed.
  
EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Leads, oversees and participates in recreational program activities 
in a recreation center or other facility.

Ensures program guidelines and safety practices are followed; 
immediately responds to potentially hazardous situations to avoid 
accidents or injury; reports all accidents to supervisor.  

Instructs individuals and groups in area of specialty (e.g. arts & crafts, 
boxing, drama, senior citizen activities, sports, social recreation, etc.).  

Assists with curriculum planning and developing specific activities; 
implements program plans and makes recommendations for new 
activities.  

Demonstrates and explains the concepts, techniques, procedures, 
rules and regulations used in the recreation program.

Assists in directing tournaments, socials, dances, seminars and 
other special events.

Oversees assigned functional areas of the center such as the 
gymnasium, auditorium, athletic field, game room or handicrafts.

May perform field preparation duties for sports and other programs 
(e.g. baseball, softball, football, etc.)  

Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; ensures the proper 
use of equipment.    

Prepares and maintains records and reports of plans, program activities, 
and attendance.  

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, 
or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee 
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures as they relate to various 
recreational activities.   

Ability to plan and conduct effective instructional tasks.  

Ability to promote and organize recreation programs.

Ability to instruct, lead and motivate participants.

Ability to effectively organize program activities.  

Ability to identify potentially dangerous or hazardous situations.

Ability to maintain discipline and enforce safety policies and procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with 
participants, associates and the public.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or 
related units.

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently 
to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign Language or Braille 
may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they 
can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable 
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
such persons may not be eligible.

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02993
L
N
  
N/A
02
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 5/7/2011