Recreation Leader I - After-school Recreation

The City of Dublin is hiring! We are now accepting applications for our After-school Recreation program. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice once sufficient qualified applications have been reviewed. 

General Purpose:
Under general supervision, assist in the proper use of a community recreational facility and assist in providing a variety of recreation programs related to preschool, playground, after-school programs, parks, teens, sports, special events, and senior citizen activities; assist in the oversight of the proper use of a community recreational facility; perform a variety of custodial tasks; assist the public and staff in the use of City facilities.
 
Supervision Received and Exercised:
Receive general supervision from a Recreation Coordinator and may receive technical and/or functional supervision from a Recreation Leader II, Recreation Leader III or Program Specialist.The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Inspect playing field area and equipment prior to play to ensure preparation and safety for play to begin, ensuring safety of players and spectators.
• Notify appropriate City staff regarding necessary repair and/or replacement of play areas/related equipment. 
• Set up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and see that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
• Assist in setting up, taking down, and cleaning up recreational facilities; as assigned, open and close facilities as scheduled for use, and secure the facility upon leaving.
• Assist in carrying out recreational activities appropriate to a variety of locations such as playgrounds, parks, community centers, preschool classrooms, school sites, and sports facilities. 
• Assist in leading activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study.
• Monitor activities of facility users for appropriate and safe conduct.
• Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of recreation program participants and spectators. 
• Answer the telephone, provide information to callers and write messages, as needed.
• Assist customers at the front counter. 
• Collect fees from public swimming pool patrons and aquatics class registrants, and issue pool passes. 
• Perform general clerical work such as issuing receipts, photocopying, and filing; complete and submit required forms and reports. 
• Complete daily attendance and cash receipt report forms. 
• Assist in interpreting and applying Parks and Community Services Department policies and procedures in various program areas. 
• Clean up after facility users and set up for subsequent activities; sweep and mop floors as required, empty trash receptacles throughout the facility, as necessary; keep restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.
• Clean and sanitize workstation and equipment. 
• Provide minor first aid to recreation program participants and/or perform related first aid/emergency techniques.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Training and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
Education
There is no educational requirement for this class.
 
Experience 
Work experience is not required; experience in handling money and cashiering is desirable. Demonstrated experience (paid or volunteer) working with school age children in a structured or supervised social/recreational program is desirable.
 
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

1. At time of hire, must be 15 years of age or older.
2. Any offer of employment to an adult who will have direct contact with minors is conditional upon submission of completed fingerprint screening and a satisfactory background check.
3. Current certification in First Aid and CPR is required within one month of employment.
4. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is not required for this class; however, if an employee possesses a valid license, he/she may be required to provide a Certificate of Automotive Insurance for Personal Liability.
5. This classification is designated as a Mandated Reporter; Completion of Mandated Reporter training is required within one month of employment.  

Knowledge of

• English language skills, including punctuation and spelling.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of recreation activities. 
• Techniques of instruction for conducting recreation programs in preschool, playground, parks, after school programming, teens, sports, museum, special events, and senior citizen activities.
• Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 
• Point of sale or cash registers. 
• Customer services techniques.

 Ability to

• Learn skills needed to conduct basic recreation activities.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Deal with difficult or stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Use of a personal computer is desirable.
• Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with recreation program participants and spectators.
• Work effectively with preschool, elementary and teenage children and parents.
• Explain and enforce rules, regulations, procedures, and program objectives.
• Administer basic First Aid/CPR.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and report operational and technical policy and procedures. 
• On an intermittent basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; stand, walk, and bend while assisting with recreation activities; squat, climb, kneel and twist when setting up various recreation programs; talk or hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms;  perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; interact with City staff, volunteers, vendors, and the public.

Salary : $17 - $20