Seasonal Recreation Program Leads will assist in the development and organization of Roseville Parks and Recreation summer programs and provide onsite leadership to program staff to promote fun, enjoyment, health and safety of participants of all ages. Job assignments may include full day recreation program, part day recreation program, sports instruction, puppeteer, pre-school instruction, nature center programs, teen leadership program and special events. Job assignments are based on interest, ability, and availability.

This position is seasonal and works under the readily available supervision of the Seasonal Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor. Seasonal Recreation Program Leads oversee the assigned program at all times, maintain constant surveillance, and keep all participants within designated activity area and in view at all times. Seasonal Recreation Program Leads develop, initiate, lead and participate in games, sports, projects, stories and activities during program time while modifying activities to meet specific characteristics of age, group and ability level. This position has continuous public contact requiring tact, courtesy and good judgment.

Lead positions include the following: Summer Spectacular Lead, Passport to Play Lead, Play Pals Lead, Playground Games Galore Lead, Puppet Wagon Lead and Sports Lead.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Roseville Parks and Recreation Program Lead generally work outside at the parks or inside the park buildings. The position requires high attention to detail or deadlines 45-70% of the time and moderate physical effort of moving up to 15 pounds 25% of the time. Lead position schedules vary based on program hours and needs. Hours range from 10-35 hours per week.

Limited lifting of 25 pounds or less is required less than 15% of the time.

The RecreationProgram Lead is responsible for varied technical, complex, and confidential functions, many of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail.

Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): walking, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and grasping.