Closing date: March 1st, 2024 9:00 pm PST

Position: Recreation Program Leader -After School Program (PARCS)

Department: PARCS 

Classification: Temporary/Part Time

Salary Range: $17.95 – $20.78/hour

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

Job Summary:

This position would fall under the PARCS department; specifically, the Community Services division. The Community Services division offers relative programming for all ages in the community by connecting residents with programming, activities, resources, and community events. Under general supervision, plans organizes, leads, and conducts a program of recreational activities at a park, community center, large facility, or specialized program. Plans and conducts activities in areas such as homework help, crafts, games, arts, sports, music, drama, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and the Arts). This position also requires a commitment to working on special events.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in conducting activities in community or other voluntary recreation facilities.
• Assist students at after-school programs with homework, games, activities, music, sports, crafts, drama, and snack times; develop and direct weekly lesson plans and activities.
• Provide minor first aid to program participants/spectators and/or perform related first aid/ emergency techniques.
• Adhere to and enforce safety rules and regulations and maintain orderly participant conduct at various events.
• Practice the highest level of customer service with both internal and external clients.
• Practice effective communication and professionalism with patrons, children, co-workers, school personnel, and supervisors.
• Monitor children during outdoor activities in the after-school program setting and/ or during day camp.
• Open and close facilities as scheduled for use; secure the facility upon leaving.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area/facility and ensure that permit areas are safe, clean, and functional; notify public safety and/or law enforcement as to any irregularities when appropriate.
• Facilitate coordinator/ supervisor in the set-up and tear down of city-organized events & programs.
• Participate in required scheduled trainings throughout the year.
• Employee flexibility and adaptability in the work environment.
• Take initiative in a fast-paced work environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to organize, plan, direct, and lead a group of children or adults.
• Write reports and keep accurate documentation.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with staff, participants, and the public; deal with difficult or stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

Education and Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Prior experience in a childcare or related setting is desirable.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information.
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers.
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Guiding Principles

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)  
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)   
• To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)  
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors:

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)  
• Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (continuous) 
• Computations (frequent)  
• Generate Written Work Product (moderate)   
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)   
• Interruptions (frequent) 
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)  
• Organize (frequent)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/. 

CLASSIFICATION REVISED:

5/24/2022