Playleader-SS

City of Detroit

  • Detroit, MI
  • $31,990 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
DescriptionPLAYLEADERSSUMMER SEASONAL HIRINGSEASONAL SUMMER POSITIONS AVAILABLE STARTING
8:00a - 6:00p~ WE BELIEVE IN NON-STOP FUN ~RECREATION CENTERSThe Detroit Parks & Recreation Department (DPRD) provides recreation and leisure activities for all who live, work and play in Metro Detroit. With 309 Parks and 11 recreation centers, DPRD connects communities with parks, programs and facilities to positively impact their health and wellness.Whether it's a family picnic at one of our newly renovated neighborhood parks, taking one of the many classes offered at our recreation centers, or enjoying an outdoor concert at Hart Plaza or Chene Park, we're making it happen!With programs for youth, adults and seniors, DPRD strives to be the premier recreation service provider in Metro Detroit.SUMMER SEASONAL TRAINING BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023SUMMER SEASONAL BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023SUMMER SEASONAL ENDS FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023Examples of Duties
  • Organizes and directs free-play and planned group activities at a recreation site or facility.
  • Organizes and gives instructions in team sports and group games.
  • Runs field meets and sport days.
  • Marks off playing field for games and maintains order.
  • Ensures that equipment and apparatus are safe and properly used and prevents illegal or inappropriate behavior.
  • Encourages participation in activities.
  • Administers first aid.
  • Ensures that grounds and equipment are being properly used.
  • Ensures that groups or individuals have permits for use of playground, when required, and that spectators are not interfering with the players.
  • Umpires sanctioned recreation championship games.
  • Interprets rules of games, when required.
  • Attends staff meetings.
  • Maintains simple records and makes reports of activities.
  • Assists professional recreation personnel in conducting programs and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • Completion of one (1) year of college coursework in Community Recreation, Physical Education or a related field, preferred.
  • One (1) year of experience in conducting organized recreational activities or in some athletic or related activity, preferred.
Equivalency
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental InformationSUBJECTS & WEIGHTS
  • Interview: Pass / Fail
  • Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (TEP): 100%
  • Total of Interview and Evaluation of TEP: 100%
  • Domicile Credit: up to 15 points
  • Veteran Points: up to 15 points
KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Rules and equipment for the more common group games.
  • Purposes and goals of organized recreation work.
  • First aid methods.
SKILL IN:
  • Administering first aid.
  • Physical agility.
ABILITY TO:
  • Organize, teach and lead groups in various forms of directed recreational activities.
  • Display understanding of and appropriate responses to childhood behavior.
  • Administer first aid.
  • Interact effectively with the public and children with tact and diplomacy.
  • Display initiative and resourcefulness in promoting interest in recreational activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to all seasonal conditions.
Employees who hold Special Service titles are only eligible for Benefits after working 1,440 hours in a fiscal year. Special veterans' preference (up to 15 points) and domicile credits (15 points) may be given to eligible candidates who are successful on the oral appraisal. This class is designated as a Special Service class to be administered under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Detroit City Code.Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.EMPLOYMENT BENEFITSThe City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:HEALTH
  • Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
  • Dental
  • Vision
INSURANCE
  • Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
  • Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. • In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; • Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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