Description
Lead and coordinate group recreation programs in community centers, parks, camps, or residential settings. Plan, organize, and promote activities—such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, social events, camping, and hobbies—tailored to participant needs and interests while ensuring safety and engagement.
- • Enforce facility and program rules to maintain discipline and safety.
- • Organize, lead, and promote arts, crafts, sports, games, and hobby activities.
- • Coordinate daily activity operations and schedules during assigned shifts.
- • Administer basic first aid and summon emergency medical help when needed.
- • Welcome new participants, explain rules, and encourage involvement.
- • Teach activity techniques, safety procedures, and proper equipment use.
- • Monitor program quality and participant satisfaction; recommend improvements.
- • Track attendance, incident reports, and equipment inventory.
- • Address participant concerns and escalate issues to management as needed.
- • Lead and mentor aides and volunteers; assign tasks and support training.
- • Collaborate with community partners and staff to plan balanced programs.
- • Schedule rooms, fields, and equipment; submit maintenance requests.
- • Direct special events and themed programs, including aquatics or performing arts.
- • Hold staff huddles to review rules, schedules, and work issues.
- • Arrange entertainment and set up decorations, supplies, and AV equipment.
- • Facilitate group discussions that build leadership and peer engagement.
- • Serve as liaison between administrators, instructors, and participants.
- • Provide feedback on staff and volunteer performance to supervisors.
- • Recommend supplies and equipment purchases to meet program needs.
- • Conduct room or bedside visits for residents in care settings.
- • Lead group outings, trips, and community excursions.
- • Assess participant interests and abilities and tailor activities accordingly.
- • Document participation, goals, and progress toward program objectives.
- • Help develop individual and group activity plans based on assessments.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
