Senior Recreation Leader - Park Admin - General employment applications may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901 or from the City Web-Site at www.binghamton-np.gov. Application must be submitted by 4:45 P.M. on last date to file. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves the conduct of multiple programs, responsibility for the oversight of employees, or assisting with the conduct of various minor or periodic activities. The work is distinguished from Recreation Supervisor by the limited scope of responsibility. The work is performed under the general direction of a Recreation Supervisor, Assistant Director or Director. Supervision will be exercised over Recreation Assistants and Recreation Attendants. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Assists with all office duties on an as needed basis. Enters data on a computer terminal, from various source documents, including but not limited to claim for payments, purchase orders, requisitions, and Tree Keeper inventory software. Answers office telephone, takes accurate messages, answers parks department related questions, transfers calls, and provides accurate information as necessary. Performs accurate filing and recordkeeping within the Parks Department. Maintains and records employee leave time accrual and use based on authorized sick leave, personal time, and vacation credits to verify accurate payroll. Operates a variety of office equipment including fax machine, printer, copier, and personal computer and operating computer systems (Microsoft, Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.). Responsible for training, evaluating, and supervising Recreation Center Rec Leader. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the organization and conduct of one or more types of recreational activities; ability to supervise, plan and direct the work of others; ability to maintain routine records; ability to stimulate and hold the interest of program participants; good judgment; emotional maturity; reliability; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS: Either: Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associate's Degree in recreation, or an allied field and one year of full-time paid experience in an organized recreation or athletic program; or Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time paid experience in an organized recreation or athletic program; or An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b). The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.