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Recreation Lead

City of Clive (IA)
Clive, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
JOB
Under the administrative direction of the Recreation Coordinator, performs a wide variety of functions in the area of recreation programming. Assists the Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and overseeing recreation programs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Examples of Essential Job Functions
  • Assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision of recreational activities and events, and staff. Provides guidance to team members on scheduling, planning, and assignment of duties across leisure service areas.
  • Monitor assigned programs to ensure safe, efficient operation and engage with participants to gather feedback.
  • Oversee lesson or program plans, including activities, crafts, field trips, and guest speakers.
  • Complete and enter program registrations; assist with maintaining daily records, attendance sheets, incident reports, and accident reports.
  • Assist with scheduling and evaluating staff and volunteers.
  • Respond to public concerns, questions, and suggestions in a calm and professional manner.
  • Create promotional materials and assists with purchasing supplies for recreation programs.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Other Job Functions
  • Attend required orientation and training sessions.
  • Other duties as apparent or assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Required Physical Activities
Reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling.

Vision Requirements
The minimum for those whose work is involved primarily with extensive reading, preparing, analyzing text and/or data, and the use of a computer terminal.

Physical Characteristics of the Job
Moderate Physical Demand: Work that involves lifting up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally and up to twenty-five (25) pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Characteristics
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with seasonal exposure to heat and cold. The position may involve exposure to unpleasant social situations, a fast-paced work environment, and irregular work hours.

Equipment and Materials Used
Recreation and sports equipment; computer and peripheral devices (keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer); copier; photographic equipment; calculator; thermometers; general office equipment; mobile radio; cell phone; fax machine; safety data sheets (SDS); various sports rules, guidelines, policies; occasionally, and hazardous chemicals.

The City of Clive retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any me. The list of duties is not exhaustive, and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.

Salary : $19 - $25

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