What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Recreation Leader I - Youth Programs position at City of La Mirada, CA?
Salary : $19.48 - $23.26 Hourly
Location : La Mirada 90638, CA
Job Type : Hourly / Part-Time / At-will
Job Number : 2025-17
Department : Community Services
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Job Description
Approx. 25 - 35 hours per week (summer season)
Approx. 10 - 25 hours per week (non-summer season)
Hourly / Part-Time / At-Will
This recruitment is open until the needs of the department are met and may close without prior notice.
APPLY EARLY!
Applications received by Monday, March 3, will be reviewed and scheduled
for an interview the week of March 17, 2025.
Applications received on / after Tuesday, March 4, will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted as needed.
- Important dates and information below under SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Under general supervision, provides support to the Community Services Department in a variety of programs, projects, functions, and special events. Supervises and trains staff and volunteers.
Typical Duties Performed
These examples do not include all the duties which may be assigned.)
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of : Methods, practices, and equipment used in maintaining an effective recreational program; CPR, AED, and First Aid safety practices; recreation class registration and facility reservation software; English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and composition.
Ability to : Deliver oral and written reports to supervisor and others. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, community groups, staff, and other agencies. Exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with staff and the public. Assign tasks to employees when needed. Utilize Windows based software. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :
Two years of related recreation experience, including one year of employee supervisory experience, is required. Graduation from high school or equivalent and completed college level coursework is required, preferably in Recreation, Education, Physical Education, or related field.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE :
Possession of a valid California Driver License is required at time of application.
Possession of CPR, AED, and First Aid certificates are required within the two months of employment. Certification will be provided by the City.
Supplemental Information
Position requires availability to work varying shifts on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates with open availability will be given preference when hiring.
Applicants selected to be hired are required to attend orientation and / or training on the following dates and times. Attendance is mandatory .
Orientation / Training Dates for new hires :
SELECTION AND HIRING PROCESS :
Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements which include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process.
A completed online application and supplemental questionnaire are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will automatically be disqualified.
Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following : oral interview(s), written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office.
The provisions of any job flyer or application do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The provisions may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of La Mirada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package based on the adopted Appointments are normally made at the first step of a five step salary range. One year of City service is required to advance to the next pay step in the salary range.
For detailed salary and benefits information, see current
This position requires availability to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Please list any restrictions to your availability, if none please write "Open Availability."
Attendance to staff orientation and training(s) is mandatory and will be held on the following dates : The week of April 7, 2025, Friday, April 11, 2025 - 5 : 00 p.m. to 8 : 00 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 9 : 00 a.m. to 1 : 00 p.m. Are you available to attend ALL the training dates?
Required Question
Salary : $19 - $23
