Recreation Leader I/II - Teen Center and Youth Sports

City of San Ramon•San Ramon, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of San Ramon is seeking energetic and enthusiastic staff to work at the Middle School Teen Centers. Teen Center staff will be responsible for planning and implementing fun weekly activities for middle schoolers, assisting with homework, and supervising participants. The hours for the Teen Center are Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:15 PM, with flexible scheduling available. Opportunities may also arise to work special City events, weekends, holidays, and shifts at other facilities. This role involves providing leadership and functional oversight to recreation programs, organizing program elements, and overseeing participants.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 16 years old (Recreation Leader I)
Must be a minimum of 17 years old (Recreation Leader II)
Experience working with children in a sport setting, day camp, child care program, youth program or summer camp is desired
Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting
Documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years
At least 250 hours of experience working with children in a sport setting, day camp, child care program, youth program or summer camp, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Recreation Leader II)
Knowledge of common sports, games, and recreation activities appropriate for all ages
Knowledge of youth supervision and leadership techniques
Knowledge of concepts of program risk management and safe work practices
Ability to supervise and lead youth of various ages
Ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to provide reliable and dependable assistance
Ability to provide creativity and enthusiasm
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions
Ability to work independently with minimal direction (Recreation Leader II)

Nice To Haves

California class C driver's license
First Aid Certification
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

Responsibilities

Supervise and engage with program participants
Facilitate and implement recreation activities
Maintain a safe program environment and facility
Administer first aid as required
Respond to public inquiries regarding programs and department activities
Understand and implement Parks & Community Services Department Policies and Procedures
Provide program feedback to supervisory staff
Open, close, and secure program sites (Recreation Leader II)
Plan and organize program elements (Recreation Leader II)
Supervise volunteers in program area (Recreation Leader II)