What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader - Summer Seasonal position at Chino Hills, CA?
Salary : $16.50 - $19.95 Hourly
Location : City of Chino Hills Recreation
Job Type : Part-Time Seasonal
Job Number : 202500005
Department : Community Services
Division : Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
FLSA : Non-Exempt
What's the role?
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN THIS SUMMER?
The City of Chino Hills is looking for enthusiastic, part-time staff for our upcoming Recreation Summer Day Camps and programs. Recreation Leaders must be available to work from the last week of May through August, with a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on program needs.
As a key part of our team, Recreation Leaders will play an essential role in serving the Chino Hills community. We're looking for responsible, safety-conscious, and friendly individuals with a positive customer service attitude.
Job assignments include :
- Youth Programs (Summer Day Camp & Mobile Recreation)
Employees will be assigned to work at varies parks and facilities for programs designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old.
Employees will assist in planning and executing summer events and opening parks and recreation facilities.
This part-time position requires flexibility, with the potential to work up to 29 hours per week.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE :
Application Deadline
March 9, 2025
Interview Date :
Week of March 24, 2025
Orientation Date : May 17, 2025
Start Date : May 27, 2025
Candidates selected for hire must be available to commit to mandatory paid training the week of May 27 - May 30, 2025.
This position might be perfect for you
Some of the essential Recreation Leader duties you may be responsible for :
Essential abilities and skills :
Knowledge of :
For a complete list of duties, reference our job descriptions page at Class specifications are intended to describe the range of duties performed by the classification. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed.
Are you qualified?
To be considered for the position, any combination of experience, education and / or training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
This position requires a minimum of one (1) year paid or volunteer experience working in a recreation setting or a closely related field.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT :
Equivalent to the completion of the ninth grade. Must be 16 years of age at the time of appointment (hire). If still in high school and under the age of 18, you will be required to obtain a work permit prior to first day of work.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION :
First Aid / CPR and AED Certification for Infants / Adults completed through or acknowledged by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
The City will offer free training for this certificate to candidates hired before May 27, 2025.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
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Where do you go from here?
If you're passionate about working with children and contributing to community events, we encourage you to apply!
We invite you to learn about the Community Services Department by visiting the City's webpage. Please click here
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please list any relevant experience and education that demonstrates you may qualify for the position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Prospective employees who are selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination which includes drug screening, TB testing and background check, which is paid for by the City. The background check will include being LiveScan fingerprinted through the Department of Justice.
Employment for this group is part-time, non-benefited, and at-will. Part-time employees are paid an hourly rate based on hours worked and typically work up to 29 hours or less per week. It is important to note that as an at-will employee, there are no rights to employment, and employment may end without cause or advance notice due to program needs.
The City of Chino Hills does not pay into the Social Security System. Therefore, all part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees of the City are required to sign up for the employee retirement program administered by Voya PST Deferred Compensation Plan (457). Employees will contribute 7.5% of their earnings per pay period, with the City contributing 2.5%, and the remaining 5.0% to be deducted from the employee's paycheck. All contributions will be made on a pre-tax basis.
All employees are required to participate in the Medicare program and contribute 1.45% of their salary to the program.
ELIGIBLE FOR :
Salary Step Increase - The salary range consists of five (5) steps, with step increases based on annual anniversary date and satisfactory performance.
Non-Benefited 2024
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified, and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you attest that the information you provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Do you understand that this position is part-time, at-will, without benefits?
I am under the age of 18 and currently in high school. (Please Note : If you are under the age of 18 and in high school, you will be required to obtain a work permit prior to your first day of work.)
CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION : I confirm that I am certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED for both infants and adults, with certification recognized by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Please select the day(s) of the week that you are NOT available to work due to other obligations, such as school, sports, family obligations. (If you are available to work any day of the week, please select "N / A - I am available to work ANY day of the week.")
Please list the times you are available to work on each day. Shifts range from 6 : 00 am to 12 : 00 am depending on programing needs and assignments.
Required Question
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