RECREATION LEADER
Parks & Recreation / Salina Fieldhouse 

The Recreation Leader position at the City of Salina is a vital opportunity for those seeking a meaningful role in fostering community well-being. This position plays a crucial part in supporting recreational programs that enhance the quality of life in Salina by organizing diverse activities & ensuring safe, engaging environments for all participants. With the promise of work-life balance, this role offers a flexible schedule that includes potential nights, weekends, & holidays. As a valued member of the Parks & Recreation team, the Recreation Leader contributes to vibrant community interactions & experiences. It's an ideal career path for individuals passionate about community service & looking for long-term employment in the municipal sector. 

Career Advancement: Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Superintendent

On-the-Job Training: Training is designed to equip our next Recreation Leader with essential skills in managing recreational programs, including sports & event logistics. Experienced team members mentor newcomers in essential clerical & administrative functions, such as data entry, record keeping, handling, fostering a comprehensive understanding of office operations.  Practical skills in facility maintenance, safety procedures, & program supervision are emphasized, promoting confidence in managing both routine tasks & unexpected challenges. With a strong focus on professional growth, this training prepares employees for a rewarding & long-term career in the municipal sector, contributing significantly to the community's recreational vitality.

Duties:
· Plans, organizes, coordinates, promotes, markets, & supervises year-round baseball activities for youth & adults, instructional programs, special events, athletics, camps, clinics, & other leisure programs; may instruct classes, & lead activities as needed; assists in coordinating & aiding with other Parks & Recreation athletic programs.
· Assists in setting up & maintaining Salina Fieldhouse facility for daily operations, rentals, events, & scheduled programs.
· Schedules use of, sets up, and/or monitors rental space & facilities to include Berkley Family Recreation Area for events, tournaments, programs, & related activities; communicates with community organizations; coordinates with field maintenance staff for use & upkeep of equipment & facilities; checks recreation & athletic equipment in & out; maintains inventory.
· Plans & conducts registration for recreation activities & rentals; registers program participants; supervises collection of fees & charges for activities; may perform cash handling functions.
· Participates in recruitment, hiring, & performance evaluations of part-time & seasonal personnel; plans, coordinates & supervises activities of staff, assigners, & coaches; evaluates program effectiveness; maintains routine attendance & participant progress records as necessary; evaluates performance of participants in instructional programs; keeps accurate records of operations.
· Performs basic clerical & administrative duties including data entry, record keeping, preparing & processing various documents, maintaining files & daily event logs.
· Answers questions & telephone inquiries; provides basic program information to participants & the public; verifies membership cards; & serves as public relations ambassador to participants, instructors, & the public.
· Assists in maintaining facilities by cleaning & sanitizing areas, sweeping & mopping floors, checking & restocking restrooms, arranging equipment, & 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, & minor manual labor.
·Assists in the enforcement of rules, regulations, & safety precautions of municipal facilities; recognizes, avoids, & reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents & 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.
· Performs overtime as required & other duties as assigned.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· Associate's degree or college courses in recreation administration or related field preferred but not required.
· Certification or ability to obtain certification as a Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) desired.

Experience:
· 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.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.

Work Type: 
· Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Works inside & outside.

Equipment:
· Calculator, computers, computer software, fax machine, printer, scanner, telephone, two-way radio, & vehicles.

Hours:
· Varied schedule to include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

2026 Starting Pay DOQ:
· $17.39-18.26/hr.
· $36,171-37,981/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 12/11/2025

Rev. 12/02/2025