Recreation Leader I/II

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District•Livermore, CA

11h•$17 - $19

About The Position

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is currently accepting applications for summer day camp staff . This position involves working with children ages 3-12 leading youth programs, activities, and special events, working in our caf' as well as overseeing gymnasium use for rentals and tournaments. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe facility for all rentals and programs. Strong customer service skills are essential. Evening and weekend availability is required. Designation of Recreation Leader I or II will be dependent on experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is desirable.
Applicants must be at least 16 at time of employment due to the jobs responsibility requirements.
Recreation program services, operations, and activities.
Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and applications related to the work.
Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service
Learn relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, operations, services, and activities.
Assist in maintaining the safety of program activities and participants.
Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
Perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
Make basic mathematic calculations with speed and accuracy; count money and make change.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Completion of Accredited First Aid, CPR, and AED training within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
High School Diploma or GED is desirable.
Applicants must be at least 16 at time of employment due to the jobs responsibility requirements.
Recreation program services, operations, and activities.
Relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Proper care and use of recreation equipment, materials, and supplies.
Principles and practices for providing a high level of customer service.
Principles and practices of recordkeeping.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and applications related to the work.
Lead and conduct assigned program classes or activities.
Maintain the safety of program activities and participants.
Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
Perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
Make basic mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; count money and make change.
Respond appropriately to changing situations.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Completion of Accredit First Aid, CPR, and AED training within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant recreation program support experience.

Responsibilities

Assists in conducting and monitoring recreational program activities within one or more assigned program areas; learns to perform tasks in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events.
Serves as a scorekeeper for various adult/youth athletic sports programs.
Assists with the operation of recreation/sports camps or other large programs; learns to provide some instruction to participants under the guidance and direction of a program leader.
Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
Maintains records of participation and collects participant fees.
Issues, receives, and controls the use of recreational equipment and supplies; monitors equipment inventories and recommends procurement of items as needed.
Assists in the implementation and monitoring of District procedures with respect to participant safety.
Performs routine administrative duties such as phone and counter reception and registration processing.
Assists with District special events as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Conducts and monitors recreational program activities within one or more assigned program areas; performs tasks in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Assists with the operation of recreation/sports camps or other large programs; provides instruction and conducts classes/activities for program participants under the guidance and direction of a program leader.
Monitors and enforces policies and procedures with respect to participant safety.
Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
Maintains records of participation and collects participant fees.
Assists in the planning and implementation of recreation program activities and classes.
Transport, issues, receives, and controls the use of recreational equipment and supplies; monitors equipment inventories and recommends procurement of items as needed.
Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events.
May direct the work of lower-level staff assisting in a particular program area.
Performs routine administrative duties such as phone and counter reception and registration processing.
Assists with District special events as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be asked to operate a District vehicle for transport of recreational materials and supplies, traveling between locations.