Recreation Leader

The City of Orangeburg is looking for a qualified individual to assist in the Parks and Recreation Department as a Recreation Leader.

SUMMARY:

Provides leadership to a recreation program, activity or service; directs and/or leads the activities of a program, activity or service; organizes and implements program elements and oversees participants, and performs related work as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (which are not in any hierarchical order):

• To provide, organization, leading, and instructing individuals and groups in specified programs.

• To prepare instructional objectives and lesson plans.

• To supervise and implement safe practices as it relates to participants, programs, and facilities.

• To maintain program areas by cleaning up after activities.

• To positively and successfully perform within work team dynamics.

• To issue, receive, maintain, and inventory recreation equipment and supplies.

• To maintain attendance, and activity records and make required reports.

• To enhance the program or activities via participant solicitation or feedback.

• To make recommendations to the Recreation Coordinator regarding program enhancement and any concerns regarding operations.

• Other duties as assigned by the Recreation Coordinator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 

Work involves detailed concentration for long periods of time in a modified office environment and in an outdoor setting. There may be occasional need for light to moderate lifting (up to 25 pounds).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have a basic knowledge of sports or the desire to learn the sport.

• Experience working with children is preferable

• Possession of a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) and one year of recreation or related experience relevant to the area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid State of SC issued driver’s license

Other Job Requirements
Satisfactory results from drug test and criminal background check upon conditional offer of employment.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

It is the policy of the City of Orangeburg not to discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment and promotional opportunities. THE CITY OF ORANGEBURG IS AN AT-WILL, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

This is a part-time position –with hours that may vary between 20 – 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 5pm – 9:30pm with some weekends depending on the week and the support level needed.

Pay: $8.00/ hour