Recreation Assistant III-Human Services

City of Carson•Carson, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Carson is accepting applications for Recreation Assistant III (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. Under general supervision, supervise various recreational programs and activities at a recreation center; and perform related duties as required.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of thirty (30) semester units at a recognized college with a major in recreation or related field
Approximately six (6) months of leadership experience in a variety of recreation activities.
Knowledge of sports, games and group activities.
Ability to learn the principles of supervision.
Ability to learn and apply first aid and safety techniques.
Ability to organize the activities of groups using recreational facilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Patient
Friendly
Trustworthy
Compassionate

Responsibilities

Assists in supervising a variety of activities for youth and adult groups at a recreation center as needed.
Teaches fundamentals of play and sportsmanship in sports and free play activities.
Explains, demonstrates and leads new and original games.
Assists in supervising non-athletic events and programs such as contests, dances, special events, established programs and excursion as needed.
Administers first aid.
May be assigned duties as sport official on an urgency basis.