Recreation Leader

HOURLY SALARY - $16.82- $20.42

THIS RECRUITMENT SEEKS TO FILL SEASONAL VACANCIES IN THE
 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

FILING DEADLINE

Apply now to be part of our summer seasonal program! Applications will be accepted until Sunday, April 13, 2025. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Candidates who clearly best meet or exceed the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. 

WORK SCHEDULE 

This is a non-benefited, at-will part-time and seasonal position with working hours to be assigned at the discretion of the Community Services Department. Candidates must be able to work all assigned shifts, which may include mornings, afternoons, evening shifts, and/or occasional weekends. Employee shall work up to 20 hours per week, limited up to 130 hours per month.
 

THE POSITION

When assigned to a specific recreation facility, the Recreation Leader will be responsible for supporting the delivery of comprehensive recreation services under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator and in collaboration with the Senior Recreation Leader.

Responsibilities include assisting with the implementation of the City’s recreation programs, youth and adult sports services, coaching activities, and special events; assisting in organizing and setting up recreational facilities, activity areas, and associated equipment; and performing other duties as assigned. Supervision is received from the Recreation Coordinator. This classification does not exercise supervisory responsibilities but provides lead direction over volunteers and Recreation Aides.

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

• Instructs and coaches sports; monitors activities of participants to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed, and that equipment is used in a safe manner.
• Assists in maintaining recreational facilities by performing light custodial care.

• Performs activities involved in a community recreation program.

• Provides support to staff and contract instructors.

• Assists with setting up, taking down furniture, materials, and equipment.

• Administers First Aid as needed. 

• Operates City vehicles as required.

Experience: 

One (1) year of experience, paid or volunteer, working with children or community in recreational settings.   

Education: 

• Current enrollment in High School; must have a work permit and or graduation from High School or GED equivalent. 
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency or its equivalent within 90 days of employment.  

Additional Requirements/Information: 

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of insurability.
• May be required to drive a city vehicle to transport equipment. 
• May work weekends and holidays. 
• May require bilingual skills.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid California Class C driver’s license as assigned. 
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

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

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to walk, run, sit and talk or hear. 
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Vision abilities required for close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently works in outside weather conditions. 
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. 
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud when in the field. 

Knowledge:

• Recreation planning and administration of programs.
• Equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in a community recreation program. 
• Policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the recreational facilities and equipment.
• First aid techniques.

• Mandated reported processes. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, public groups and other agencies.

Competencies:

• Teamwork – May participate and do one’s part on a team by helping teammates.
• General Physical Ability – May apply motor and perceptual abilities requiring no specific technique, training, or conditioning.
• Reading Comprehension – Understands and interprets written material.
• Mathematical Agility – Correctly performs mathematical operations.
• Oral Communication – Delivers the right amount of information in the time given.
• Mechanical Insight – Understands how machines work, how the parts interact, and what could be wrong when they fail to operate.
• Self-Management – May follow through on instructions and assignments.
• Attention to Detail – May apply knowledge and skill in recognizing and evaluating details of work.
• Safety Focus – May identify and report risks or hazards.
• Adaptability – May accept and adjust to changes and the unfamiliar without resistance.
• Integrity and Ethics – May understand practical necessity of rules and ethical guidelines.
• Action & Results Focus – Gets things done well and efficiently.
• Customer Focus – May focus on providing excellent service and strive to be helpful.

• Handling Conflict – May handle complaints with composure.
• Bilingual Communication – Speaking, reading, writing in a second language as assigned.
• Bilingual Facility – Uses a second language with ease and precision as assigned.

Salary : $17 - $20