Part Time Recreation Leader III
Job description
“Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future”
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Permanent Part-time Recreation Leader IIl — Out of School Time Position.
What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Guiding Principles:
Aligning the work we do with our strategic plan
Executing against our strategy and ensuring accountability for our results
Promoting and encouraging a culture of leadership and ownership at all levels of the organization
Promoting a culture of service excellence, creativity, and entrepreneurship
Overview
In pursuit of service excellence, the Temporary Recreation Leader III performs advanced-level recreation work. A Recreation Leader III will act as a Site Supervisor at an Out of School Time Program location. The Recreation Leader III will plan and initiate programs and activities for youth 5-17 years old from all backgrounds in arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, exercise, and field trips. An incumbent in this class may provide
supervision to a small number of subordinate staff. Our Recreation Leader III should also be available to work various hours, Monday to Friday, School Year 12 pm to 6 pm and Summer 9 am - 6 pm and some evenings and weekends. Enthusiasm, flexibility, and excellent communication skills are needed to be successful in this position.
What You Should Bring
Each member of our team is accountable for the outstanding delivery of services to the community. You will work to meet the recreation needs of our community. You will have the support of and work under the direction of a Recreation Coordinator and Manager. You will execute an administrative need that meets high standards of excellence.
The Opportunity
- Plans, organize and develops sport and recreation programs including drama, music, dancing, and arts and crafts in order to ensure that activities and events are made available to the community;
- makes preparation for recreational activities at one or more sites on a particular date: opens site, sets up equipment, assures that officials and teams are there, ascertains that rules and regulations are followed, controls the crowd, stores equipment, and secures the site;
- Assist in the operation and record keeping for on-site lunch/snack programs for youth participants.
- Performs operational functions such as record keeping, program registration, attendance, and cash handling.
- Communicates with supervisors, co-workers, and citizens via emails, letters and phone conversations.
- Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks and assignments.
- Attends to sick and injured children, fills out incident/illness report forms and contact parents as needed;
- Participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and workshops;
- Ensures all safety precautions and guidelines are followed.
- Performs related work as required.
About the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
The mission of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is to enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public space, cultural activities, and programming. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet
155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations.
High School Diploma and three (3) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. First Aid training.
Two-Year college degree; experience working independently and/or as a part of a team,
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills, good customer service skills, excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, good knowledge of computers, and good communication skills.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal records background check and drug
screening prior to employment.
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