Our Activity Leader job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Activity Leader role
An Activity Leader is responsible for organizing and leading recreational activities in a variety of settings, such as camps, schools, and community centers. They create and monitor fun and engaging activities that promote physical, mental, and social development. They foster positive relationships with participants and maintain safety standards.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an Activity Leader is to lead and facilitate engaging and educational activities for a variety of groups, including children, teens and adults. This may include leading sports or outdoor activities, organizing art projects, or providing instruction in a specific skill or technique. Activity Leaders must be organized and patient, with excellent communication and leadership skills. They must also be able to think on their feet and create activities quickly, to keep participants engaged and motivated.
Activity Leader Summary
The Activity Leader is responsible for organizing, supervising and delivering recreational activities for customers. This includes supervising and coordinating group activities, ensuring customer safety and satisfaction, and providing customer service. The Activity Leader will also create and implement activity plans, monitor and evaluate customer feedback, and provide customer support. The Activity Leader must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and a passion for helping others.
Activity Leader Duties
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise activities at a facility
- Ensure participants safety and comfort
- Instruct and motivate participants
- Organize and lead recreational activities
- Communicate with participants and their families
Activity Leader Skills
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Facilitation
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
Activity Leader Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to lead and motivate
- Ability to plan and organize activities
- Ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
Personal Traits
- Enthusiasm
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Flexibility