Recreation Assistant II-Human Services

City of Carson•Carson, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for Recreation Assistant II (Human Services Division) positions. This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without notice. Applications will be reviewed weekly. Human Services offers programming for people of all ages and abilities. Specific duties may include supervising seniors in social settings and during fitness activities, working with people who have disabilities through Therapeutic Recreation or the Stroke Center, and teaching sports fundamentals to children as young as two years. This job also requires assistance at citywide special events. The ideal candidate is patient, friendly, trustworthy, and compassionate. These positions are part-time/temporary, at-will (FLSA: Non-Exempt) positions that are limited to a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Part-time employees are not typically eligible for benefits; however, they may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

Requirements

Completion of formal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
Approximately one (1) year of part-time leadership experience in recreational activities.
Knowledge of sports, games and groups activities; first aid and safety.
Ability to organize the activities of groups using recreational facilities.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Patient, friendly, trustworthy, and compassionate.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise recreational programs, free play and special activities for various age groups on a seasonal basis.
Leads free play and team activities for various age groups.
Teaches fundamentals of play and sportsmanship in recreational activities on a seasonal basis.
Explains, demonstrates and assists in supervising new and original games.
Assists in supervising special non-athletic events and programs such as contests, dances, special activity days, various meets and tournaments and special excursions.
Assists in administering first aid.
May be assigned duties as a sports official on urgency basis.