Recreation Leader I - Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time/Seasonal

The City of Norwalk is seeking energetic Recreation Leader I positions to fill vacancies for the Summer Season.  The Recreation Leader, I assist in delivering recreation programs, participate in the organization and conduct of special events, and perform related duties as required.  Positions in this class assist higher-level Recreation Leaders and serve as playground leaders, locker room attendants, or youth officials.  This seasonal/hourly/at-will/part-time position averages approximately 20 hours per week.  This position will work various hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Depending on the assignment, essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
Organizes, conducts, and supervises adults' and children's free play and team activities in outdoor and indoor play areas.
 
Officiates and instructs in games; teach fundamentals of play and sports conduct in recreational activities; organizes and conducts non-athletic events and programs. 
 
Instructs and supervises in arts and crafts and daycare programs; organizes club activities; keeps records and prepares written reports.
 
Supervises overall activities of the playground or other sites; observes and monitors participants' activities to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed; administers first aid as needed.
 
Maintains dressing room areas and checks in and out customer clothing; cleans pool areas and recreation facilities, including rooms, floors, and restrooms.

Knowledge of:  the programs common to recreation, sports, and aquatics programs; first aid techniques.
 
Ability to:  supervise and monitor games and team activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public; follow oral instructions.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Example combinations include:
 
Some experience participating in team or individual sports or serving as a leader or volunteer in organizations such as scouting, AYSO, Little League, or recreation departments.
 
Special Requirements 
Must be at least 16 and in the eleventh grade or higher. The City of Norwalk requires a tuberculosis test. The candidate must be available to work from May 9, 2025, to August 5, 2025. Those candidates selected for employment will be required to attend mandatory training sessions held the week of May 9, 2025.

SELECTION PROCESS
Apply online at http://www.norwalkca.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources.  Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.  Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application.  Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.  Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.  Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted.  Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuation in the selection process.  The selection process will include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. 

For a complete copy of the class specification, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled examination/interview date. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.