What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Leader I/II position at City of Arcadia?
Through diverse and innovative programming and broad partnerships, the Recreation and Community Services Department plays an important role in creating a healthy community. By providing space to learn and play, space to be safe and secure, and space to create and imagine, the Department strives to improve the quality of life for residents.
THE POSITION:
The City of Arcadia is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join our Recreation and Community Services Team. A successful candidate in this position will have a passion for working with people of all ages, assisting with youth and adult sports, afterschool programs, special events, and much more.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with confidence and have excellent customer service skills. If you want to gain valuable experience in Recreation and Community Services for a municipal government, apply today!
***THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.***
Activity Leader I:
Activity Leader I
- Supervise children participating in the school, camp, and playground programs.
- Receive revenue from the public and maintain accurate financial and attendance records for the swimming pool; handle registration and refunds at the swimming pool.
- Lead a variety of recreation activities.
- Oversea park maintenance; perform light maintenance at facilities and parks including rest rooms, kitchen, and other areas.
- Conduct day camp; sports camp, resident camp, and school activities.
- Perform light gardening to maintain the park appearance.
- Assist in the supervision of community service workers.
- Set-up and supervise events at facilities and parks.
- Assist in program planning and assigning the children’s roster for camp programs.
- Order all necessary inventory.
- Collect and deposit revenue from the craft program.
- Assist with City-wide special events and excursions.
- Conduct interpretive programs, including basic nature talks and tours.
- Perform basic clean up and light maintenance of facilities and parks, including rest rooms, kitchen, and other areas.
- Set up and be lead supervisor of events at schools, facilities and parks.
- Assist with clerical duties for various recreation programs.
Experience:
Some paid or volunteer recreation experience is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certification.
Age Requirements:
Sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of appointment.
Activity Leader II
Experience:
Two seasons of paid experience in the field of instruction or supervision of recreation or park management.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR, first aid, AED, BBP and FEMA certifications.
Age Requirements:
Eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of appointment.
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, and outdoors.
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Salary : $16 - $18
