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Recreation Leader
Description of Duties
This recreation position is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting athletic and/or leisure time activities for one or more specific segments of a total recreation program. Duties include assisting with program development and implementation with a focus on program instruction. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Recreation Supervisor or other higher level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Recreation Assistants and Recreation Attendants.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus, EITHER:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in any recreation and/or parks management, sports management, physical education, education, exercise science, kinesiology, hospitality and tourism management or leisure studies field; OR,
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree, plus one (1) year paid or volunteer* full-time or its part‑time equivalent experience in recreation or leisure programs, physical education, sports management, coaching organized sports, teaching, or event management; OR,
(C) Two (2) years paid or volunteer* full-time or its part‑time equivalent experience as defined in (B) above; OR,
(D) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
*Volunteer experience must be documented by the participating agency. Employment dates, average number of hours worked per week, and job duties must be included and signed by the appointing authority. Documentation must be included with your application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid certificate in First Aid from a recognized certifying agency acceptable to the New York State Department of Health at the time of appointment.
