Recreation Leader 3

This is supervisory and participatory recreation work directing a large staff, administering a comprehensive program of activities for the public and providing services and facilities for organized groups at a major recreation center. Employees have controlling responsibility for the organization and implementation of programs at a major recreation center including local neighborhood parks. Employees in this class supervise lower level recreation leaders in the administration of a recreational program for a large residential institution or correctional system. Determining community recreation needs and interests, promoting acceptance of programs, raising funds to support program needs, and motivating sustained participation are major aspects of the work. Duties require scheduled evening and weekend work and moderate physical effort. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level recreational supervisor. **CONTACT INFORMATION:** The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Jacky Li City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675 Phone: 215-686-2371 Fax: 215-686-0861 Email: jacky.li@phila.gov For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov. **ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL** Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Parks and Recreation will be established as a result of this examination. Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List. **PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS:** Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score. To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements. If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration. **TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:** Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination. Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials. An Eligible List will be established the week of **August 10, 2026**. Please note that this date may change. **TEST REVIEW:** In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.College **ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY** Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candid…