What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION LEADER I-V (Part-time) position at City of Stockton, CA?

Salary : $16.50 - $20.47 Hourly

Location : City of Stockton, CA

Job Type : Part-Time (19 1 / 2 Hours per Week)

Job Number : PT0125-7193

Department : Community Services

Opening Date : 01 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

DEFINITION

OPEN OPPORTUNITY

HOURLY SALARY RANGE :

16.50
16.50 - $17.13
17.13 - $17.64
17.64 - $18.33
18.96 - $19.70 - $20.47

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE : To be determined

Under general supervision, Recreation Leaders assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision of recreation programs, activities, and day camps; performs other related duties as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Recreation Leaders I through IV are distinguished from Recreation Leader V in that the latter requires a higher level of education / experience and that the assigned duties are more responsible in nature.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Assists in the oversight of the regular operation of a community center and / or gymnasium facility.

Provides support services to department staff.

Interacts and communicates with the public.

Conducts a variety of recreation programs including, but not limited to, games, sports, crafts, special events, day camps, afterschool, seniors, and therapeutic programs.

Performs light maintenance on buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.

Promotes a safe environment for both staff and patrons.

Supervises, trains, and evaluates recreational staff and volunteers.

Performs a variety of office and computer tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Recreation Leader I - IV

Must be at least (16) years of age.

Must submit one set of fingerprints to the California Department of Justice if 18 years of age or older in accordance with State law for all public recreation employees and volunteers who have direct contact with minors (i.e., those under 18 years).

Must submit to a urine drug screen as a requirement of employment if 18 years of age or older.

Basic CPR and First Aid certifications are desirable.

Recreation Leader V - (in addition to the above)

Possession of a high school diploma or GED, and two full seasons of paid experience in planning, developing, and supervising recreational programs.

College-level coursework in recreation or a related field is desirable.

Knowledge of :

Rules and skills involved in one or more recreation activities.

Ability to :

Participate with children in games and sports activities that involve running, bending, squatting, jumping, and reaching;

Withstand working in an outdoor environment, sometimes standing for periods of up to one hour while supervising children in activities;

Lean, stoop, and bend to set up or break down equipment;

Push, pull, and drag to move equipment and supplies or to lift and carry equipment or supplies typically weighing 40 pounds or less;

Reach below shoulder level to pick up equipment, or reach above shoulder level to assemble equipment or hang banners;

Communicate clearly and effectively with the public, students, and staff;

Lead and organize groups in activities; and

Work with and relate to people of all ages.

Physical / Mental Abilities :

Mobility - Frequent sitting and walking; occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting;

Lifting and carrying - Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds;

Vision - Ability to read fine print, and / or normal type size print and detect color; ability to read and see PC screens; ability to read and produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal;

Dexterity - Frequent repetitive use of hands; occasional power grasping, fine manipulation, push and pulling of both hands, and reaching;

Hearing / Talking - Ability to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation; ability to understand what people are saying in normal conversation, over the telephone, frequently over noise

Special Requirements - Frequently work days and weekends; occasionally work evenings; frequent driving;

Emotional / Psychological - Ability to concentrate, make decisions, work with the public, exercise sound judgment, handle stressful situations, and work alone;

Environmental Conditions - Occasional to frequent exposure to noise, outdoor conditions, indoor cold / heat, exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness; work with bio-hazards such as blood borne pathogens, sewage, waste, etc.; walking on uneven ground; working around equipment and machinery; occasional to moderate risk of exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., dirt, dust, gas, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, pool chemicals); and

Working Conditions - Office environment; out of doors; quiet / loud; exposure to hazardous fumes possible, but not usual.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent / applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent / applicant when possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City , will be invited to participate in a departmental interview.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

NOTE :

After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.

Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.

NeoGov.com : You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam / junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

There are no benefits provided for this position.

Application Authenticity

The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the application process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.

I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Work Permit

Are you under the age of 18, requiring a work permit?

PRC Code 5164

Once qualified, Human Resources will send the Final Public Resource PRC Code 5164 document, which is required for all employees who have supervisory or disciplinary authority over minors. Please acknowledge that once you receive the PRC Code 5164 document, you will complete the document accurately and truthfully and return to the Human Resources department by the stated deadline. (A "no" response will result in denial of application)

Preferred Certifications

Do you possess a CPR, First Aid, and / or Blood-borne Pathogens certificate? (Certificates are not required, but preferred.)

First Aid

Bloodborne Pathogens

None

Other

Other Certifications

If you selected "Other" in Question #4 please list certificate(s).

Qualifications

Please explain why you are qualified for this position. What value, skill, and knowledge will you bring to the Community Services department and to the Stockton community.

Locations of Interest The Community Services Department Recreation Leaders have the opportunity to work in multiple locations. Please check all locations you would be interested in.

Arnold Rue Community Center

Oak Park Senior Center

Seifert Community Center

Sports & Fields

Stribley Community Center

Van Buskirk Community Center

Recreation Areas of Interest

The Community Service Department's Recreation Leaders assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision of several recreation programs, activities, and day camps. Please check all areas of interest that apply.

Event Venue Monitor

Pixie Woods Amusement Park

Community Special Events

After-school and Teen Programs

School-aged Camps

Community Center Monitor

Youth Sports

Adult Sports

Games Manager

Sports Fields Maintenance

Sports Complex Monitor

Office Support

References

Give two (2) references who have first-hand knowledge of your character, personality, and / or general ability, but who are not related to you. Please provide name, employer, address, phone number, and email contact information for these references.

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