Recreation Leader - Summer Seasonal

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 must be willing to work to the 9-week programs that runs June 2 - August 3, Monday to Friday, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
• Chino Hills Special Events, Sports and Facility Operations 
  • Employees will assist in planning and executing summer events and opening parks and recreation facilities.
  • Continued employment opportunities may be available after summer season based on City programming needs.

This part-time position requires flexibility, with the potential to work up to 29 hours per week.
 

Application Deadline	March 9, 2025
Interview Date:	Week of March 24, 2025
Orientation Date:	May 17, 2025
Start Date:	May 27, 2025
**All dates are tentative and subject to change**

Some of the essential Recreation Leader duties you may be responsible for:

• Provide customer service to the public; assist in planning activities and events.
• Lead and supervise group activities and programs such as indoor/outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, special events and other related activities.
• Chaperone youth participants.
• Process registrations for classes, special events and facilities; accept payments and issue receipts.
• Maintain and prepare sports fields.
• Maintain a safe program environment for participants.
• Assist in the opening and closing of City facilities; ensure facilities are secure upon closing.
• Respond to the public; answer inquiries and give information pertaining to programs that are offered. 
• Interact with co-workers at all levels of the City and the public in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.
• This position may perform other related duties as assigned. 

Essential abilities and skills:

• Work a varied schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Respond to inquiries and requests in a courteous manner.

Knowledge of:

• Safety precautions and procedures
• Customer service best practices
• Cash handling procedures

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. 
 **Please ensure you clearly indicate this experience on your application**


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:

To view working conditions, please CLICK HERE.  

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
• All applicants are required to apply online at www.chinohills.orgor by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement.
• The application must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met to proceed in the selection process.
  • Please list any relevant experience and education that demonstrates you may qualify for the position.
  • List all periods of employment from the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent employer (including, all employment with the City of Chino Hills).
  • Separately list each position and level of responsibilities, including different positions within the same employer.
• Applications are screened to determine which candidates are best suited to the City's needs. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the information provided on the application is accurate and complete. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.
• The most qualified applicants will be invited to the next phase of the process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that your application will be selected to continue in the process.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected from the recruitment process.
• The recruitment process may include but is not limited to application review and evaluation, testing assessments, and oral interview(s) examination.

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.

Salary : $34,320 - $41,496