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Recreation Leader

City of Beaumont, Beaumont, TX, United States


Job Title

Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Functions:

Assists in coordinating, promoting and implementing a variety of recreational activities and programs; prepares and distributes flyers and posters; sets up recreation facilities for events; prepares and maintains calendars, bulletin boards and attendance reports; teaches recreational classes to youth, adults and persons with disabilities as needed; may be required to perform general clerical duties. Must be able to perform routine and general maintenance; i.e., sweep, mop, scrub floors, and empty trash.

Other Job Functions:

Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Working Conditions:

This position requires 100% onsite work. May be exposed to varying weather conditions when supervising or performing outdoor duties. Work hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Saturday; must be available to work extended hours and weekends when necessary. Minimum Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge of procedures, rules and equipment used in various activities; knowledge of methods to present and publicize recreation and leisure time activities; knowledge of supervising youth while participating in recreational activities; knowledge of cultural and social needs of a community.

Skills/Abilities:

Skill in operating automobile, light trucks and vans; skill in teaching activities to youths, adults and persons with disabilities; ability to read and write; ability to use various hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and hammers; ability to interact with public groups and subordinates; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to supervise recreational activities.

Physical Requirements:

Constantly sees and hears; stands, stoops and writes by hand; frequently drives, files, walks and twists body; infrequently operates a pc, calculator, cleans, kneels, runs, squats, sits, climbs, carries, drags, holds, pushes, pulls, and lifts objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

Education/Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent; minimum one (1) year experience in assisting in recreational activities, or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job. Other:

This position requires 100% onsite work. Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good standing record preferred. Other state valid driver's license equivalent to Texas Class C with a good standing record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Must be able to acquire a driver's license within 30 days of employment. Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to drug/alcohol screen test. The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.