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Job Description
Summary
Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreations Lead is responsible for performing the following.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Plans, implements, coordinates, promotes and evaluates recreation, aquatic and cultural activities.
- Provides assistance in coordinating recreation and/or other special events hosted by the city.
- Builds relationships with vendors, contractors, and instructors to ensure successful programming and participation.
- Provides customer service and responds to routine inquiries regarding the city’s recreation and park facilities, services, and programs.
- Assists with programs and events by registering patrons for recreation classes and events; monitors recreation and aquatic activities; setting up equipment or supplies, completing clean-up activities, and checking out and ensuring equipment is returned.
- Processes participant registration for various types of recreation classes and activities to include receiving and processing fees.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license
• May be required to obtain CDL with passenger endorsement
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Group Ex Certification
• Personal Training Certification
• First Aid CPR
• Swim Instructor Certification
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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