Senior Recreation Leader - City of Bessemer

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

08/08/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 15

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Bessemer is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals for the position of Senior Recreation Leader. This role will perform a variety of tasks associated with developing and implementing recreational programs and managing recreational facilities. Employees in this job class are responsible for developing and coordinating recreation programs, activities, and special events for diverse groups of patrons. Senior Recreation Leaders are responsible for estimating and/or identifying costs associated with recreation programs. They may oversee and direct the work of others working within a recreation center. Additionally, they spend time developing relationships with their community members to help market and promote the facilities' activities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Bessemer provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this position is listed below:


Bessemer $16.32 - $25.31 USD Hourly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver's license.

• Experience in the planning, development, and implementation of recreation programs and activities (e.g., recreational sports leagues, summer camp programs, aquatic programs and special events, and/or senior citizen programs/activities).

• Experience coordinating with volunteers and/or part time employees involved in recreational programs/activities (e.g., recruiting/identifying volunteers, scheduling volunteers, training volunteers and officials, directing work of volunteers/part-time employees).

• Experience using computer software to create marketing materials for recreational programs/activities, creating game schedules for sports leagues, documenting employee/volunteer work schedules etc.

• Experience assisting with developing budgets and identifying costs and/or fees required for recreational programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Bessemer. These qualifications may be considered by the hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• First Aid/CPR Certification.

• Certified Pool Operator.

• Associate's degree or higher in Sports and Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a highly related field.

• Experience setting up playfields for a variety of sports (e.g., lining fields for football, baseball). Experience working in a pool setting.

• Experience supervising employees.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.

• Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of the recreation center building, the grounds surrounding the recreation center, and the supplies and equipment used in the recreation center by inspecting facilities and equipment, ensuring supplies are available, and needed maintenance is performed.

• Develops, coordinates, and executes recreational programs, activities, and/or special events for various groups (e.g., recreation center patrons, seniors, youth, etc.) by planning, scheduling, and leading the activities in conjunction with existing programs and events.

• Develops and distributes marketing and advertising for programs, activities, and events of the recreation center in order to inform the community of the recreation center’s offerings.

• Maintains records and files by completing various documents electronically and/or handwritten (e.g., supply usage, attendance, patron reports, contact information) regarding recreation center activities and programs.

• Develops and coordinates youth and/or adult recreational sports leagues by planning, overseeing, and participating in the implementation of the league.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of walking, running, stooping, k