Recreation Leader - B.R.I.M.

Salary : $16.50 - $20.06 Hourly

Location : Bellflower, CA

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 16

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

Under supervision, assist with the planning, coordinating and implementation of recreational activities for youth in a roving community recreation program (B.R.I.M.). Duties include instruction of arts and crafts, physical activities, tournaments, games, and special events.

Examples Of Duties

Selects, plans, and implements arts & crafts, games, sports, and other activities for a mobile B.R.I.M. site within the City of Bellflower. Instructs program participants in the fundamentals of play and sportsmanship; explains, demonstrates, and conducts games and special events and programs including contests, arts / crafts, tournaments and sports. May provide functional direction and training to lower level and / or less experienced recreation staff and / or volunteers.

Typical Qualifications

Must be able to read, write, and speak clearly and effectively using the English language. Ability to develop, coordinate and direct varied activities involving the "B.R.I.M." mobile unit's equipment and programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public, co-workers, supervisors, and personnel from other agencies. Required to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work before and / or after regular scheduled work hours as needed. Exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with the public and staff. Demonstrate responsible leadership and maturity in work performance and decision-making abilities.

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License. Must also possess valid First Aid and CPR certification, or be willing to obtain certification within the first three (3) months of employment. Bilingual skills desirable.

Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old to apply, with either a High School Diploma or current enrollment in High School. Enrollment in college with a major in recreation or a related field is highly desirable. Experience in recreation leadership or recreation programs is desirable. A typical way to obtain this would be direct experience in leadership, volunteerism or participation in recreational activities.

Supplemental Information

Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week in the summer months and approximately 15 - 20 hours per week during the school year. This position requires the availability to work a flexible schedule that may require irregular hours, various shifts, weekends and holiday work assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and / or recreational facility setting and use standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and the ability to travel to different sites and locations and be available for irregular work schedule.

Environmental Elements

Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and / or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and / or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR and are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Part-time positions with the City of Bellflower are not eligible for any City provided benefits other than those required by law.

Are you currently attending High School or College?

• High School
• College
• Not applicable

Do you possess any of the following certificates?

List any recreation background, either volunteer or employment (example : Scouts, YMCA, etc.) : If none, type N / A.

What specialized recreational activities can you teach? If none, type N / A.

Please list all sports teaching abilities and talents. If none, type N / A.

Please list at least two personal references. Please include phone numbers.

List the days of the week (Sunday through Saturday) and the hours you are available to work. (example : Sunday, 10 : 00 a.m. - 2 : 00 p.m.) If you are not available on a certain day, type N / A.

State your age ONLY IF YOU ARE UNDER 18.

Required Question

Salary : $17 - $20