Recreation Leader II - After-school Recreation

The City of Dublin is hiring! We are now accepting applications for Recreation Leader IIs 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, lead and conduct activities in the delivery of recreation program areas including preschool, playground, after school programs, parks, teens, sports, special events, and senior citizen; oversee the proper use of a community recreational facility; perform a variety of custodial tasks; assist the public and staff in use of City facilities.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics: 
The Recreation Leader II classification is distinguished from the Recreation I classification in the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, the amount of time spent performing the duties, the nature of the public contact made, and its training responsibilities of new staff. Positions at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Supervision Received and Exercised: 

• Receive general supervision from a Recreation Coordinator and may receive technical and/or functional supervision from a Recreation Leader III or Program Specialist. 
• Exercise technical and functional supervision over Recreation Leader I.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to this class.

• Perform all duties and responsibilities as Recreation Leader I.
• Lead and conduct recreational activities in program areas such as preschool, playground, parks, after school programming, teens, sports, museum, special events, and senior citizen activities.
• Lead and conduct activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study.
• Lead and instruct participants in the rules and methods of playing indoor and outdoor games.
• Inspect activity areas and related equipment, make written reports of damage to equipment or facility and recommend maintenance and repair, as appropriate.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations; maintain orderly participant conduct.
• Provide minor first aid to recreation program participants/spectators and/or perform related first aid/emergency techniques.
• Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of program participants, spectators, and renters.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Open and close facilities as scheduled for use; clean up after facility users and set up for subsequent activities; secure the facility upon leaving.
• Set up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and see that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
• Sweep and mop floors as required; keep restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.; empty trash receptacles throughout the facility as necessary.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to building rules and party limitations.
• Maintain records and complete written program plans and reports.
• When work assignments are in public area of assigned facility, greet visitors, collect fees, have visitors sign guest book.
• Provide facility and exhibit orientations and/or tours including appropriate tour materials.
• Lead and conduct lessons, games, crafts and songs for after school, camps, and preschool programs.
• Function as supervising attendant for facility rentals, as necessary.
• Monitor patrons, patrol parks and enforce rules to ensure that permit areas are safe, clean, and functional; notify Dublin Police Services as deemed necessary.
• Observe park conditions to ensure that permit areas, including picnic areas and fields are within appropriate standards.
• Post City information as required and remove outdated and or unauthorized notices.
• Confirm reservations for specific permitted areas; resolve conflicts when appropriate.
• Provide advice and information on park and recreation regulations to the public when requested and/or as needed; prepare incident reports and related documentation as needed.
• Ensure that activities operate in accordance with general department philosophy, objectives and guidelines.
• Perform related 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
A minimum of one-year experience performing duties similar to that of a Recreation Leader I.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

1. At time of hire, must be 16 years of age (18 years of age or older depending on assignment).
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.
4. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and certificate of automobile insurance for personal liability may be required, depending on assignment. 
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.
• Operational characteristics of assigned recreation programs.
• Principles and practices of facility maintenance and operational practices.
• Principles and practices of standard safety precautions.
• Techniques of instruction, and use of equipment and supplies, 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 service principles and conflict resolution.

Ability to

• Lead and conduct recreation programs and activities.
• Lead and conduct effective program curriculum/content and assist in planning and scheduling activities.
• Organize people, supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Express ideas and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with program participants, spectators, and renters.
• Deal with difficult or stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Problem-solve conflicts and disputes as applicable.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work effectively with preschool, elementary, and teenage children and parents.
• Learn tour and exhibit content; provide tours to diverse audiences.
• Analyze and interpret facility policies and procedures.
• Explain and enforce rules, regulations, procedures and program objectives.
• Administer basic First Aid/CPR.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Standards
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.
• Employees must sit and/or stand for extended periods; communicate in person, during meetings, and by phone; and use hands to operate office equipment. Physical tasks include bending, twisting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds or pushing/pulling equipment up to 100 pounds. Duties require written and verbal communication, interpreting information and layouts, and interacting with staff, volunteers, vendors, and the public.

Salary : $19 - $22