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Part-time Recreation Leader III

Employer
City Of Alexandria Virginia
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$17.22 - $21.05 Hourly
Closing date
Mar 25, 2019

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Part-time Recreation Leader III


 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 Part-time Recreation Leader III.
 Overview
In pursuit of service excellence, the 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  in arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, exercise and field trips.This candidate  should be available to work 30 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (September – June) and various hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (July and August); in addition to, some evenings and weekends throughout the year. 
 
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; and
  • Performs related work as required.

About the Department 
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. 
 

Company

The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community.  We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed.  In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits.  Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.

We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.

With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.

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