Recreation TEAM Lead - Discover the Outdoors

Benefit type: part-time non benefited

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

About the job:

Discover the Outdoors Recreation Team Lead instruct and lead activities in accordance with prescribed curriculum. You will interact with youth, facilitate activities and supervise some aspects of youth recreation programs, providing safe and rewarding opportunities for youth in fun outdoor experiences. This is a van-based program that picks up under-resourced participants at various low-income housing apartments or mobile home parks around Bend. DTO explores state parks, team building activities, hiking trails, water activities, and staff help kids develop a positive relationship with the outdoors. Each camp will be targeted to engage ten middle-school aged youth. Team leads are responsible for providing leadership and support to staff for assigned program or shifts.

A day in the life:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Training, mentoring, directing and assigning work. May assist Supervisor in hiring and evaluating staff.
• Provides leadership, expertise and support to assigned staff which may include
• Training, mentoring, directing and assigning work. May assist Supervisor in hiring and evaluating staff.
• Assists Supervisor in developing, planning and scheduling programs.
• Oversees facility operations during assigned shifts; opens and closes facility;
• Ensures that health and safety standards are maintained; oversees the operation and care of equipment and supplies, addresses maintenance issues.
• Ensures the inclusion of all participants, adapting activities to meet individual needs and abilities and working with Therapeutic Recreation staff as needed.
• Provides for safety of participants and staff, including implementing risk management practices.
• Oversees the operation and care of equipment, supplies and
• Purchase regular program supplies up to $500.
• Addresses public questions and concerns regarding facilities and programs in a
• positive and constructive manner.
• Serves as the on-site lead of the Emergency Action Plan, managing response according protocols.
• Maintains required records and reports.

Schedule:

• This camp will start at the end of June and run for four weeks for youth ages 11 - 15.
• 32-36hrs per week
• Program runs Monday through Thursday

What you’ll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Behavior management; 
• Childhood development and age appropriate crafts, games and activities; 
• Safety and sanitation guidelines;
• General knowledge of supervision practices.

Skill and Ability to:

• Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making; 
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, planning and problem solving skills; 
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; 
• Supervise and motivate staff; 
• Interact with a variety of patrons/participants; 
• Handle emergency situations as they arise;
• Actively participate in all activities;
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

What we’re looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; AND
2. One  (1) year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks AND
3. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred (additional compensation for this skill) OR
4. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.

License & Certification:

1. Some positions may require possession of CPR/First Aide certification to be provided through on-the-job training.
2. Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.

Position Specific Requirement

This position may require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle OR other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.

If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business.

Supervisory Exercised:

Exercises direct leadership and supervision over Recreation 1 and 2 positions (excluding hiring and termination decisions, responding to grievances, and compensation) and volunteers.

Supervision Received:

Works under the supervision of the Outreach Supervisor. Receives regular, weekly supervision and direction.

Working Conditions:

• Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions. 
• Work schedule is varied but generally requires weekday hours with occasional weekends and holidays. 
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time. 
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to deliver equipment and supplies. 
• Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Veteran Preference Status

Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans’ preference visit   https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx 

Application consideration and wage calculation:

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application. Your application materials and any submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation. Incomplete information may result in disqualification and/or affect your starting wage.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.