[Amended 7-22-2013 by Ord. No. 013-2013]
A. There is hereby created and established the position of Recreation Leader, which position shall be a part time or full time position, who shall be responsible for the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Recreation Leaders, under direction of the Mayor and Council is responsible for the planning, promotion, development and supervision of a comprehensive recreation program to meet the needs of the Town of Hammonton and for training and supervision of support staff for recreation activities; seasonal employees and others which may be from time to time hired. The Recreation Leader shall be responsible for the formulating and supervising of recreation programs at playgrounds, parks and recreation centers and for the preparation and promotion of exhibits, shows, special events and displays and other related work as required.
B. The Recreation Leader shall be required to possess an associates or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study plus one year of experience in professional recreation work involving the planning, promoting, development and supervision of a general recreation program or a recreation program in the specialty field indicated or alternatively possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of experience in recreation work involving the planning, promoting, development and supervision of a general recreation program or a recreation program in the specialty field required.
C. The Recreation Leader may be required to possess a valid certificate as a Recreation Administrator issued by the New Jersey Board of Recreation Examiners or possess considerable knowledge of the methods and problems involved in planning, promoting, developing and supervising a general recreation program or a recreation program in this specialty field.