Job Purpose
Under close supervision is responsible for the direct leadership of a wide variety of programs, activities and special events. Assists with all aspects of the production of crops and provides care to livestock.

Examples of Essential Job Duties

• Assists in the creating, planning, implementing, scheduling, promoting and coordinating of a variety of programs, activities and special events in a heavily programmed park setting, both indoor and outdoor.
• Plans and leads diversified programs and activities in the following categories: agriculture, nature, cooking, special events, camps, crafts, and gardening.
• Recruits, trains and coordinates the work of part-time staff and volunteers.
• Meets with local residents to determine recreational needs.
• Inspects facilities to make certain that structures, areas and equipment are safe, adequate and functioning properly.
• Enter programs and permits into the registration software: CivicRec.
• Work hours and weekly schedule vary week to week, weekends, and seasonally.
• Operating and performing basic maintenance on tractors, arena groomers, plows, planters and harvesters.
• Use of large farm equipment, small-motorized equipment and hand tools.
• General farm maintenance such as mowing and string trimming.
• Basic repairs to fences and animal enclosures.
• Responsible for the feeding and care of a variety of livestock including but not limited to horses, poultry, pigs, sheep and goats.
• Provide feed and water, maintaining clean enclosures, and transporting animals between enclosures.
• Monitoring the animals for health and wellbeing and maintaining detailed records.
• Basic animal health and grooming duties are required.
• Developing educational exhibits and displays.
• Interacting with visitors to provide a fun and educational experience.

Examples of Other Duties:

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.;
Plus
Two years of successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, reaction specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

A practical knowledge of the organization's educational programs, interpretive exhibits, demonstrations, and entertainment.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theory of programming recreational and leisure activities.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of agricultural education.

Knowledge of first aid.

Skill in at least three of the following types of activities: farming, dramatics, story-telling, low-organized games, social recreation, informal discussion, nature study, music, handicrafts.

Sufficient skill in and appreciation of all activities conducted at a park site to develop a well-balanced, diversified program.

Skill in the operation of farm equipment and care of livestock.

Communication skills.

Interpersonal skills.

Ability to secure effective use of volunteer leaders.

Ability to manage a recreation center, park, or related facility.

Ability to supervise and train staff.

Ability to recruit, train, and guide volunteers.

Ability to assist in the planning, organizing, and supervising of recreation and parks programs for a community.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the public, other agencies, and co-workers.

Ability to communicate effectively.