Senior Recreation Program Leader - LNSC

Closing Date: Friday, April 11th, 9:00 PM [PST]

Position: Senior Recreation Program Leader - Lancaster National Soccer Center

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services

Hourly Range: $22.04 – $25.51

Classification: Temporary

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, oversees of practices and games at the Lancaster National Soccer Center, as well as working tournaments, sports events, and special events. This position reports to the athletic coordinator.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

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

• Circulating and aware of any repetitive drills, incidents, accidents, and injuries that may occur on the fields during a shift
• Opening and closing the buildings and facilities
• Arrange chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for group activities, such as group meetings or sport events
• Be visible and available to the coaches, players, spectators, and officials
• Work with various organizations to ensure leagues, rentals, and tournaments are successful
• Keep up to date on the latest Soccer Center activities and City information
• Assist in planning, organizing, and running elements of the City’s Special Events
• Staff and Set up for athletic games
• Direct leagues and tournaments
• Arrange chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for group activities, such as banquets, wedding receptions, group meetings, or sport events
• Aid in training of Recreation Program Leaders
• Be friendly, courteous, and helpful to all patrons
• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to organize, plan, direct, and lead a group of children or adults
• Write reports and evaluations
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Recreation or a related field is desirable

Education and Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Recreation or a related field 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

• Put people first.
• Be visionary.
• Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
• Be Fiscally Responsible.
• Be Creative.
• Always Improving.
• 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)

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions. 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/. ;