Recreation Leader, PT (Community Enrichment)

Assists in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the programs of a Recreation/Community Center by coordinating recreational activities while articulating and enforcing City policies and procedures.  Programming includes, but is not limited to, educational, physical and leisure activities, organized sports, games, non-physical activities, music, fine arts and crafts.  He/she must incorporate community issues, concerns, needs physical and human resources while implementing the City's/Center's plan.  Individual must possess the sensitivity, awareness and skills associated with working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Department:  Parks and Recreation

Salary:  $15.45 per hour

Posting Type: Announcement

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification:  Exempt

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.  Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants are required to be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of submitting the application and remain a resident at all times, up to and including throughout employment with the City of Pittsburgh.  Your City of Pittsburgh residency will be verified.  Click here to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.   
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Pennsylvania Act 153 and FBI Clearances are required prior to appointment.

 NOTE:  The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

 Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE:  Art and education experience preferred.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING:  None required for this position.
• EQUIVALENCY:  None required for this position.

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).  You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.  Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written:  None required for this position.
• Performance:  None required for this position.
• Medical:  Required.

• Provides support for art and enrichment classes in a variety of Community Enrichment programs and settings, including school year grant based elementary after school programs, K-5 summer CitiCamps, the Citiparks Roving Art Cart "Arts in the Parks" program and community settings.
• Works individually and in group and team settings for program success.
• Takes a leadership role to ensure the successful on-site coordination of Community Enrichment programs.
• Communicates program activities, outcomes, and programs effectively to parents, administrators and community organizations throughout the City of Pittsburgh.
• Assists with the preparation of daily program materials and understanding materials inventories.
• Assists in the daily set up and break down of youth outreach programs.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
• Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required.

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