Summer Recreation Leader

Do you want to work with an amazing team who work every day to enhance the quality of life for the residents of San Carlos by providing recreational opportunities for all ages? Come join our Parks and Recreation staff as a Recreation Leader I & II in our summer camp programs and make a difference and have fun while doing it!

About the Positions

The San Carlos Recreation Department is looking for seasonal summer Recreation Leaders who are, responsible, energetic, and enjoy working outdoors with children in a fun and positive atmosphere.

Recreation Leader positions are fun! The City works with applicant’s interests and strengths to place them in the appropriate Recreation Leader opening.

Seasonal Recreation Leaders are assigned to the Summer Day Camp and Youth Center programs working with children ages 4 -12 years. This summer’s camp program runs from June 17 - August 16, 2024. Training for Recreation Leader I will take place the week of June 10, 2024 (mandatory in-service training). Training for Recreation Leader II will take place the week of April 8, 2024. Recreation Leaders must be able to work during this time period and have the ability to plan and conduct exciting youth recreation activities.

Positions in this seasonal classification perform routine, basic work under direct supervision, in the planning and conducting of a wide variety of recreation activities.

Supervision Exercised and Received

Recreation Leader I: Receives supervision from a Recreation Department staff member; may work under functional supervision of a Recreation Leader II or Program Coordinator as assigned.

Recreation Leader II: May provide functional supervision to a Recreation Leader I as assigned. Receives general supervision from a full-time Recreation Department staff member; may work under functional supervision of a Program Coordinator as assigned.

Essential and Important Duties

Recreation Leader I:

· Assists with summer program planning and implementation.

· Supervision of program participants.

· Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit for campers, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual campers.

· Provide excellent customer service to families by communicating with them daily about their camper’s experience.

· Provide thoughtful and constructive mentorship to volunteer participants.

· Performs site maintenance duties.

Recreation Leader II:

Works directly with the public.

Plans, organizes, and directs specialized recreation programs.

Serves as site or program supervisor.

Directs program participants as appropriate, maintaining discipline and control in a fast-paced environment.

Performs site maintenance duties.

May serve as field supervisor, camp site lead, program leader, kitchen assistant, or scorekeeper.

Uses and maintains recreation equipment.

Job-Related and Essential Qualifications

Recreation Leader I:

Ability and skills to organize people and activities; energetically perform job duties; comprehend and follow brief oral and written instructions; assist willingly as needed. Establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relations with others contacted in the course of work.

Recreation Leader II:

Knowledge of basic City recreation programming; techniques of working effectively with adults, children, including individuals who have special needs as related to recreation programs.

Ability and skills to organize people and activities; energetically perform job duties; comprehend and follow brief oral and written instructions; assist willingly as needed. Implement program plans; work with minimal supervision. Establish, maintain, and foster cooperative working relations with others contacted in the course of work.

Education and Training

Recreation Leader I: Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. A typical qualifying background would be prior supervisory and/or leadership experience working with adults or children in a large group.

Recreation Leader II: Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. A typical qualifying background would be graduation from high school, and 500 hours experience as either a Recreation Leader I at the City of San Carlos or 500 hours at an equivalent classification in another municipality, or equivalent experience in a comparable setting.

Special Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age. Speak clearly and understandably; ability and dexterity to run, jump and climb; lift and move equipment, such as tables and chairs; hear alarms, bells, and voices; to reach. Willingness and ability to work flexible, part-time hours, including evenings and weekends.

Licenses, Certificates and Registration

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license, or California I.D. issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is desired. May require a Class B driver’s license.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City:

Final filing date: Open Until Filled (apply immediately, position may close at any time)

Interviews: Week of April 1, 2024

Hourly Salary Range:

Recreation Leader I: $17.36 - $18.22

Recreation Leader II: $19.14 - $23.26

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

* A valid work permit issued from school (if under age 18 and have not graduated from high school or received a State Certificate of Proficiency)

*A pre-employment fingerprinting criminal history records check (if over 18 years of age)

*TB testing clearance

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.36 - $23.26 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $23