Recreation Leader

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CITY OF SALINA

Position Description
CLASS TITLE: Recreation Leader GR: 101 FLSA: Non-Exempt DATE: 11/25/2025

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation DIVISION: Recreation APPROVED: \\ \\ \_

REPORTS TO: Recreation Superintendent or assigned supervisor JOB CODE:

3080

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General Description
Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks in support of

recreational programs, including equipment and material deliveries,

monitoring and assisting with the supervision of individual programs,

team sports, event set-up and execution, customer service, office

duties, and related duties as assigned. Work is of some complexity

requiring individual judgment within prescribed standards and

procedures.

Typical Duties

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, promotes, markets, and supervises

year-round baseball activities for youth and adults, instructional

programs, special events, athletics, camps, clinics, and other leisure

programs; may instruct classes, and lead activities as needed;

assists in coordinating and aiding with other Parks & Recreation

athletic programs.

• Assists in setting up and maintaining Salina Fieldhouse facility for

daily operations, rentals, events, and scheduled programs.

• Schedules use of, sets up, and/or monitors rental space and facilities

to include Berkley Family Recreation Area for events,

tournaments, programs, and related activities; communicates with

community organizations; coordinates with field maintenance staff

for use and upkeep of equipment and facilities; checks recreation and

athletic equipment in and out; maintains inventory.

• Plans and conducts registration for recreation activities and rentals;

registers program participants; supervises collection of fees and

charges for activities; may perform cash handling functions.

• Participates in recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations of

part-time and seasonal personnel; plans, coordinates and

supervises activities of staff, assigners, and coaches; evaluates

program effectiveness; maintains routine attendance and participant

progress records as necessary; evaluates performance of participants in

instructional programs; keeps accurate records of

operations.

• Performs basic clerical and administrative duties including data

entry, record keeping, preparing and processing various documents,

maintaining files and daily event logs.

• Answers questions and telephone inquiries; provides basic program

information to participants and the public; verifies membership

cards; and serves as public relations ambassador to participants,

instructors, and the public.

• Assists in maintaining facilities by cleaning and sanitizing areas,

sweeping and mopping floors, checking and restocking restrooms,

arranging equipment, and any other general required maintenance duties;

recommends necessary facility repairs or supply needs

to the supervisor for activities & programs; may conduct field

maintenance, such as lining fields, raking, and minor manual labor.

• Assists in the enforcement of rules, regulations, and safety

precautions of municipal facilities; recognizes, avoids, and reports

unsafe

acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; maintains discipline at

indoor/outdoor recreation facilities; instructs various departmental

programs explaining the rules or techniques.

• Assists the Recreation staff with various tasks to help meet the

program services goals; duties will vary according to job assignment.

• Works varied schedule, including potential nights, weekends and/or

holidays.

• Perf orms overtime as required and other duties as assigned.

Supervision - Responsibility For Work Of Others
Supervises a group of part-time and seasonal workers. May supervise

volunteers as needed.

Minimum Education, Training, And Experience Requirements
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Associates degree or college courses in recreation administration or

Related Field Preferred But Not Required.

• Certification or ability to obtain certification as a Certified Parks

and Recreation Professional (CPRP) desired.

• One (1) year work in recreation programming or athletics

administration, including youth & adult baseball, or softball leagues &

tournaments; one (1) year supervising, scheduling, & training part-time

temporary/seasonal staff or volunteers.

• Experience coordinating facility rentals & working with maintenance &

grounds on event setup.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer programs, recreation

registration, & POS software (e.g., CivicRec, ActiveNet, or RecTrac).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must possess a valid Kan