There is hereby created the position of Recreation
Leader for the Township of Lacey.
Under the supervision of the Director of Recreation,
the duties of the Recreation Leader shall include, but not be limited
to, performing a variety of recreation activities, in an indoor and/or
outdoor recreation center, and conducting activities with assigned
groups. The Recreation Leader shall also perform such other related
work as required.
To be appointed to the position of Recreation
Leader, an individual must meet the following requirements:
A. Possess knowledge of the problems involved in the
leadership of several broad types of recreation activities.
B. Possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only
if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary
to perform the essential duties of the position.
C. Possess the ability to lead several broad types of
recreational activities.
D. Possess the ability to promote and organize recreation
programs.
E. Possess the ability to give individualized instructions
to participants.
F. Possess the ability to enforce safety precautions
and give first aid.
G. Possess the ability to establish and maintain good
working relationships with participants, associates and the public.
H. Possess the ability to learn to utilize various types
of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used
by the agency, office or related units.
I. Possess the ability to read, write, speak, understand
or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this
position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
J. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible
as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the
accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
The salary for the Recreation Leader shall be
determined from time to time by the Township Committee and shall be
paid in accordance with the provisions of the Salary Ordinance of
the Township of Lacey.