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Recreation Leader Job Description

The Recreation Leader position at the Peabody Recreation Department involves leading activities for various age groups while ensuring participant safety and enjoyment. Responsibilities include managing group activities, addressing behavior issues, maintaining site organization, and supporting program coordination. Candidates should be at least 17 years old, have experience with youth, and possess strong communication skills, with CPR and first aid certifications preferred.

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Recreation Leader Job Description

The Recreation Leader position at the Peabody Recreation Department involves leading activities for various age groups while ensuring participant safety and enjoyment. Responsibilities include managing group activities, addressing behavior issues, maintaining site organization, and supporting program coordination. Candidates should be at least 17 years old, have experience with youth, and possess strong communication skills, with CPR and first aid certifications preferred.

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Position Description for:

Recreation Leader

Peabody Recreation Department

Description: Recreation Leaders are responsible for leading activities for a variety of age

groups in recreation programs and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of

participants. Recreation leaders work under supervision of the Recreation Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Lead, assist, or participate in a variety of small and/or large group activities. Activities

may include crafts, nature, songs, low or high active games and sport activities.

• Identify and respond to participant behavior issues. Implement positive behavior-

management techniques.

• Assist site coordinator in keeping the site clean, organized, and free of litter.

• Assist site coordinator in maintaining accurate program records including incident

reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.

• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the program.

• Ensure and follow all safety guidelines associated with the program. Protect the health,

safety and welfare of all participants.

• Support program director/site coordinator by participating in programming and

assisting as needed.

• Communicate effectively with participants and co-workers.

• Provide information about upcoming activities and any special instructions.

• Be a role model for participants by following all policies and demonstrating enthusiasm,

sense of humor, and self-control.

• Participate in comprehensive staff training prior, as well as weekly planning meetings (if
applicable)

Qualifications:

• Minimum: 17 years of age or entering Junior year in high school

• Experience in working with youth. Camp or other group experience preferred.

• Must have enthusiasm, be adaptable, dependable, and possess an excellent work ethic.

• Must be able to accept guidance and supervision.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• CPR and first aid certifications preferred (can be completed on the job during staff

training week)

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