Senior Recreation Leader - City of Birmingham
Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Birmingham, AL, United States
Senior Recreation Leader
The City of Birmingham is seeking to hire Senior Recreation Leaders to perform a variety of tasks associated with developing and implementing recreational programs and managing recreational facilities. Employees in this job class are responsible for developing and coordinating recreation programs, activities, and special events for diverse groups of patrons. Senior Recreation Leaders are responsible for estimating and/or identifying costs associated with recreation programs. They may oversee and direct the work of others working within a recreation center. Additionally, they spend time developing relationships with their community members to help market and promote the facilities' activities.
Compensation and benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is $17.00 - $26.37.
Minimum qualifications required for employment consideration for this position include:
Driver's license.
Experience in the planning, development, and implementation of recreation programs and activities (e.g., recreational sports leagues, summer camp programs, aquatic programs and special events, and/or senior citizen programs/activities).
Experience coordinating with volunteers and/or part time employees involved in recreational programs/activities (e.g., recruiting/identifying volunteers, scheduling volunteers, training volunteers and officials, directing work of volunteers/part-time employees).
Experience using computer software to create marketing materials for recreational programs/activities, creating game schedules for sports leagues, documenting employee/volunteer work schedules etc.
Experience assisting with developing budgets and identifying costs and/or fees required for recreational programs.
Preferred qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Birmingham include:
First Aid/CPR Certification.
Certified Pool Operator.
Associate's degree or higher in Sports and Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a highly related field.
Experience setting up playfields for a variety of sports (e.g., lining fields for football, baseball). Experience working in a pool setting.
Experience supervising employees.
Typical job duties include:
Preparing, monitoring, and administering departmental or organizational budget.
Participating in the maintenance and upkeep of the recreation center building, the grounds surrounding the recreation center, and the supplies and equipment used in the recreation center.
Developing, coordinating, and executing recreational programs, activities, and/or special events for various groups.
Developing and distributing marketing and advertising for programs, activities, and events of the recreation center.
Maintaining records and files regarding recreation center activities and programs.
Developing and coordinating youth and/or adult recreational sports leagues.
Supervising staff.
Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of walking, running, stooping, kneeling, crouching, etc.
Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities such as community civic centers, recreation centers, etc. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc., as well as equipment used in a variety of recreational activities and programs.
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
The City of Birmingham is seeking to hire Senior Recreation Leaders to perform a variety of tasks associated with developing and implementing recreational programs and managing recreational facilities. Employees in this job class are responsible for developing and coordinating recreation programs, activities, and special events for diverse groups of patrons. Senior Recreation Leaders are responsible for estimating and/or identifying costs associated with recreation programs. They may oversee and direct the work of others working within a recreation center. Additionally, they spend time developing relationships with their community members to help market and promote the facilities' activities.
Compensation and benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is $17.00 - $26.37.
Minimum qualifications required for employment consideration for this position include:
Driver's license.
Experience in the planning, development, and implementation of recreation programs and activities (e.g., recreational sports leagues, summer camp programs, aquatic programs and special events, and/or senior citizen programs/activities).
Experience coordinating with volunteers and/or part time employees involved in recreational programs/activities (e.g., recruiting/identifying volunteers, scheduling volunteers, training volunteers and officials, directing work of volunteers/part-time employees).
Experience using computer software to create marketing materials for recreational programs/activities, creating game schedules for sports leagues, documenting employee/volunteer work schedules etc.
Experience assisting with developing budgets and identifying costs and/or fees required for recreational programs.
Preferred qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Birmingham include:
First Aid/CPR Certification.
Certified Pool Operator.
Associate's degree or higher in Sports and Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a highly related field.
Experience setting up playfields for a variety of sports (e.g., lining fields for football, baseball). Experience working in a pool setting.
Experience supervising employees.
Typical job duties include:
Preparing, monitoring, and administering departmental or organizational budget.
Participating in the maintenance and upkeep of the recreation center building, the grounds surrounding the recreation center, and the supplies and equipment used in the recreation center.
Developing, coordinating, and executing recreational programs, activities, and/or special events for various groups.
Developing and distributing marketing and advertising for programs, activities, and events of the recreation center.
Maintaining records and files regarding recreation center activities and programs.
Developing and coordinating youth and/or adult recreational sports leagues.
Supervising staff.
Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of walking, running, stooping, kneeling, crouching, etc.
Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities such as community civic centers, recreation centers, etc. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc., as well as equipment used in a variety of recreational activities and programs.
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time.