Job Description

Title: RECREATION LEADER

Full time: 35 hours per week

Salary: $40,331.20 - $46,826

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This recreation position is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting athletic and/or leisure time activities for one or more specific segments of a total recreation program. Duties include assisting with program development and implementation with a focus on program instruction. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a Recreation Director or other personnel in leadership. General supervision may be exercised over Recreation Assistants and Recreation Attendants.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Oversees a recreation program at a recreation facility or program designated facility;

Instructs youth, adults and seniors in a variety of recreation and athletic activities including games, sports, sport leagues, special events and tournaments

Coaches and officiates at team sports and games;

Coordinates and operates all aspects of a youth basketball league and instructional basketball programs;

Assists in the planning and organization of seasonal and daily recreation programs;

Maintains records of recreation program activities;

Prepares basic oral and written reports;

Inspects facilities and equipment as a safety measure;

Administers emergency first aid as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

: Demonstrated knowledge of recreation theory principles and practices; strong knowledge of a variety of recreational activities such as arts and crafts, ceramics, nature activities, and organized games; good knowledge of the rules, regulations and techniques of athletic activities, including basketball, T-ball, soccer, floor hockey, soccer and relay races; working knowledge of community organization; working knowledge of proper care and storage of recreation equipment; demonstrated readiness to organize, conduct and instruct a variety of recreation and athletic activities; readiness to work well with children, senior citizens and other participants of recreation programs; demonstrated readiness to plan, organize and direct the work of others; preparedness to write basic reports; evidence of the (5) components of communication, including; speaking listening, reading, writing and non-verbal, demonstrated readiness to stimulate and guide the interest of staff and participants; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in any recreation and/or parks management, sports management, physical education, education, exercise science, kinesiology, hospitality and tourism management or leisure studies field; OR,

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree, plus one (1) year paid or volunteerfull-time or its part?time equivalent experience in recreation or leisure programs, physical education, sports management, coaching organized sports, teaching, or event management; OR,
(C) Two (2) years paid or volunteerfull-time or its part?time equivalent experience as defined in (B) above; OR,
(D) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

*Volunteer experience must be documented by the participating agency. Employment dates, average number of hours worked per week, and job duties must be included and signed by the appointing authority. Documentation must be included with your application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

: Possession of a valid certificate in First Aid from a recognized certifying agency acceptable to the New York State Department of Health at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

: If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

How To Apply

1. Please send an application (and resume') to:

Town of Brighton Recreation Dept.

Attention: Rebecca Cotter

220 Idlewood Road

Rochester New York, 14618

2. The posting can be found on the Town's website at https://www.townofbrighton.org/319/Job-Openings. "Human Resources", "Job Openings".

3. The Town will contact prospective applicants to schedule interviews; please do not call

the Department directly.

The Town of Brighton's Commitment and Statement to Equitable Hiring:

The Town of Brighton is committed to the centralization of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our dedication to cultivating a culture of belonging and inclusion is evident in all that we do. We recognize the importance of harnessing diversity and therefore acknowledge the talent, innovation, individual differences and lived realities as unique contributions from our staff. In our quest to advance DEI efforts, the Town of Brighton welcomes job applicants without regard to age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender expression or identify, race, religion, national citizenship or origin, family care status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, prior criminal offense, domestic violence victim status, genetic status, limited English proficiency or any other lawfully protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,331.00 - $46,828.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person