<p>This posting is only for employees in the Department of Parks and Recreation with permanent Civil Service status and who meet the experience requirements as a Recreation Leader 1.</p> <p>ABOUT THE POSITION</p> <p>This is supervisory and participatory recreation work directing a moderately sized staff, either administering a program of activities for the public and providing services and facilities for organized groups at an intermediate sized recreation center, or providing recreation programs in a secure detention center for youth awaiting adjudication or organizing and directing volunteers and residents in the provision of on-site and off-site recreation programs for assisted living residents. In a Recreation Center an employee in this class has controlling responsibility for the organization and implementation of programs at an intermediately sized recreation center and the gym facilities at nearby schools and/or neighborhood parks. Employees in this class may be responsible for directing recreational activities and coordinating maintenance at more than one site either for the City's Parks and Recreation Department, or for another City agency.</p> <p>In the Juvenile Justice Center an employee in this class develops, plans, and coordinates athletic, cultural and social recreation activities to meet the needs and interests of center residents. Responsibilities for recreation programs at the Assisted Living site involves scheduling, observing and encouraging staff members to be creative in initiating new programs, and supervising a group of specialists in aerobics, ceramics and music therapy programs for center residents. Promoting acceptance of programs, raising funds to support program needs and motivating sustained participation are significant aspects of the work. Duties require moderate physical effort and scheduled evening and weekend work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level recreation supervisor or administrative superior.</p>