Recreation Leader

Job Title: Recreation Leader

Supervisor: Marketing and Events Coordinator

Job Summary:
The Recreation Leader will host Kids Activities at the Playground to entertain Guests’ kids while at our Resort. To note - this is not community rec and is only for Swan Bay Resort guests. Activities with the kids may include: painting, bracelet making, badminton, kan jam, volleyball and so much more! The kids are required to sign in & out with their names and site numbers for safety. Average Attendance of kids is about 5-10 an hour. Additionally, we host Adult-Focused events in the evening hours that are run by the Marketing Department. This position is Seasonal (Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend) and Part-Time up to 20-22hrs/week. Pay is based upon experience starting at $15 an hour. Rec Leader hours are fixed at 8am-12pm, Wednesday through Sunday, though not every day is required, schedule to be discussed with management.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Daily management of Kids Activities at our outdoor & shaded Playground - painting, bracelet making, cornhole, kan jam, theme weeks, etc.
• Keeping a log of kids in attendance - time in/out, how many in the group, site number or parents cell, etc.
• Recording of any injuries as necessary and reporting them immediately to management
• Holding the responsibility of unlocking and locking the Playground Shed and making sure that all equipment is put away at the end of the day in an organized manner
• Continuously communicating with the Marketing Director when the Playground is running out of certain supplies
• Cleaning and disinfecting any necessary supplies
• Understanding that Kids Rec will be held rain or shine, as it is a covered space. Storms will lead to cancellations
• Being able to effectively communicate with Adults, Kids & Families in a respectful manner to facilitate a positive environment for all
• Reporting any maintenance related issues to management (ex: bee hives forming)
• Completing any additional tasks asked for by management

Essential Qualifications:

• Uphold Swan Bay’s values of: Service, Betterment & Reliability
• A professional and cheerful working attitude
• Continuously adhere to Swan Bay Resort’s dress code
• Excellent communication skills
• A desire to work in/or already work in the fields of: Sports Management, Physical Education, Health, Teacher, Daycare, etc.
• CPR & First-Aid Certification is preferred.
• The ability to work outside during the Summer months for an extended period of time, with shade provided, is required.
• The ability to uphold physical stamina and dexterity; ability to lift at least 25lbs is required.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed (ex: 4th of July)
• Position comes with an employee discount on merchandise

Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is preferred.

Position: Seasonal /Part-Time / $15/hr

Schedule:

• 8am-12pm, open Wednesdays through Sundays
• Holidays

Location: Outdoors - Playground - Belle’s Play Place

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs
• Must be able to sit or stand for an extended period
• Must be able to work outside during the Summer months where shade is often provided
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all Guests & Employees of the Park
• Is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Childcare/Recreation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person