Department of Aging
Recreation Leader (Part-Time- 21 hours per week)
Starting Salary: $23.00 hr.
Duties: Under supervision, leads, organizes and directs recreational programs and activities for an assigned group; assists with activity planning, implementation and evaluation; does other related work as required. The duties and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Examples of work:
• Ensures program guidelines and safety practices are followed; immediately responds to potentially hazardous situations to avoid accidents or injury; reports all accidents to supervisor.
• Instructs individuals and groups in area of specialty (e.g. arts & crafts, boxing, drama, senior citizen activities, sports, social recreation, etc.).
• Demonstrates and explains the concepts, techniques, procedures, rules and regulations used in the recreation program.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; ensures the proper use of equipment.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports of plans, program activities, and attendance.
Knowledge and abilities:
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures as they relate to various recreational activities.
• Ability to plan and conduct effective instructional tasks.
• Ability to promote and organize recreation programs.
• Ability to instruct, lead and motivate participants.
• Ability to effectively organize program activities.
• Ability to identify potentially dangerous or hazardous situations.
• Ability to maintain discipline and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with participants, associates and the public.
Hours: 21 hours per week/7 hours per day 3 days per week.
Note: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screening and drug screening.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Cumberland County Department of Personnel
Resumes@cumberlandcountynj.gov
OR complete an application on-line and upload documents at: https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs.
Open until filled.
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part-time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the NJ Civil Service Commission.