Recreation Leader I

City of Hawaiian Gardens•Hawaiian Gardens, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under close supervision, assists with running recreation programs, events and activities for citizens of varying ages and abilities. Assists with front desk duties and facility upkeep. This is the entry level position in the Recreation Leader series of jobs. Incumbents are typically assigned responsibility for a particular program or sport based on their skills and experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Principles and practices recreation.
Sports or skilled activities.
Record keeping and report writing.
Department Rules and Regulations.
Provide skill leadership in assigned sports or activities.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
Operate Microsoft Office, computing systems, and mobile devices.
CPR and First Aid Certificate.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, GED, preferred.
Prior experience in recreation programming and leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction, and support for multiple recreational activities provided through the department; assists with sports, recreation programming, music, dance, arts, and crafts.
May assist at the front desk of a recreation facility handling phone calls, greeting the public, and providing information regarding recreation programming and services.
Coaches, instructs, officiates, keeps score and oversee participants at assigned sport or activity; ensures safety of all participants, monitors security of equipment, and provides maintenance and support as needed.
Assists with maintaining inventory of equipment and participates in general maintenance and custodial activities; performs set up and breakdown of equipment for various programs.
Assists with the preparation of promotional materials such as flyers and posters.
Assists in City wide events as assigned; supports a wide range of programs and services requiring a variety of skills and functions.
Assists with maintaining complete, accurate and timely records; preparing simple reports.
Assists with preparing athletic fields; inspecting, checking, and maintaining equipment.
May operate various city vehicles, tracks mileage, and checks to ensure all facilities and parks are functional and maintained.
Clean-up after events and programs. Sweeps and mops floors, empty trash, store and secure equipment.
Performs related duties as assigned