Recreation Leader I - Hourly

City of South Gate•South Gate, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS PART-TIME, TEMPORARY, AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT. THIS POSITION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR FULL TIME BENEFITS. May work up to 29 hours per week, up to a maximum of 960 hours in a fiscal year. Assists in the delivery of recreation programs. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class assist higher level Recreation Leaders and department staff in their assigned activities. This position is a training position and may include a wide variety of duties within the department as required to prepare the employee to be eligible for other positions or as needed for the employee’s knowledge and professional growth. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of a Recreation Coordinator full-time staff, and under the lead direction of a higher level Recreation Leader or maintenance staff. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to participate as a trainee.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
An approved work permit may be required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors and the general public.
Ability to read and perform basic math and writing functions.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Ability to work varied hours.

Nice To Haves

Some experience and/or participation in team or individual sports, service in school or social organization in a leadership position or volunteer hours in organizations such as scouting, AYSO, Little League or recreation departments, work in landscape maintenance, construction or facility maintenance preferred.
Possession of American Red Cross C.P.R. and First Aid cards is desirable and may be required within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Assists in leading classes, programs and activities and participates in the organization and conducting of special events.
May assist with the issuing, checking and storage of various materials, supplies and memberships; answer telephones and questions from the public and perform routine clerical duties.
Performs routine custodial and maintenance tasks including set ups for classes and events; cleans recreational facilities including rooms, floors and restrooms; assists with landscape and field maintenance tasks.
Assists with supervision of overall activities of playground or other sites; observes and monitors activities of participants to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed and that equipment is used in a safe manner.
Performs related duties as required.