Recreation Leader II – Senior Center - Part Time

El Dorado Hills Community Services District•El Dorado, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to El Dorado Hills Community Services District! We are seeking a Recreation Leader II for our Senior Center program. We are recognized as the premier park, recreation, and local community services organization with a passion for providing excellent services and facilities and protecting the quality of life and environment of the community. Applications will be reviewed continuously and the District reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time or at the time the position is filled. Under supervision, this role learns to assist and assists with organizing, implementing and coordinating the activities of one or more District recreation programs. Program areas include, but are not limited to youth development, summer camp, after-school, preschool, teen, leisure enrichment, youth and adult sports, senior center, special events and volunteer programs. The Recreation Leader II is responsible for assisting with implementation and implementing recreation programs; work is performed at a variety of recreation sites, including the District's playgrounds, parks, facilities, pools, Gilmore Senior Center, local schools and other sites. This classification is distinguished from the next higher level of Recreation Coordinator in that the latter acts with greater independence, oversees the more difficult program areas, serves as a supervisor, and is responsible for one or more programs units within the Recreation Department.

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience working with youth or adults in a recreation program; or three (3) months of experience at a level equivalent to the District’s class of Recreation Leader I.
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license.
Possess and maintain valid Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED issued by the American Red Cross or ability to obtain within 45 days of starting work.
Minimum age requirement is 15 years old prior to start date.
Knowledge of: Games and activities enjoyed by children, teen and adults; Methods and techniques to encourage participants to follow activity rules and procedures; Basic computer skills including Word and Excel; Methods and techniques for recording keeping including basic English and math skills; Principles of leading an activity; Rules for activities and games; Methods and techniques of de-escalating situations and problem solving. Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to: Implement activities for children, teens and adults; Organize and follow through on work assignments. Work as part of a team. Demonstrate strong customer service skills. Make sound decisions within established guidelines. Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as business requires. Observe and enforce safety principles and work in a safe manner. Operate modern office equipment including computers and specialized software applications relevant to work performed. Follow written and oral directions. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Implements the activities of one or more District recreation programs such as summer camp, day camp, after-school, preschool, teen, sports, senior center, and volunteer programs and special events.
Receives and responds to public and parent inquiries about activities and program offerings; ensures excellent customer service is provided to the public.
Assists with planning program content; assist with monthly calendars listing program activities and themes; may purchase necessary supplies with authorization; identifies needed supplies and equipment; sets up for and cleans up after all program activities.
Shares new activity ideas; identifies materials and supplies needed for implementation.
Leads program activities with small and large groups of participants.
Completes accident, incident and band-aide reports and follows up with parents when necessary.
Takes roll call periodically throughout the day.
Addresses youth participant behavior with coaching; when unable to resolve, refers youth to the Recreation Specialist, Coordinator or Supervisor.
Works special events, including teen and youth dances, holiday activities, etc.
Follows rules and procedures; informs and encourages adult and youth participants to follow activity rules and procedures.
Ensure that the activity area is free of obstructions or unsafe conditions; ensure that participants are following rules for safety.
May coach and lead Recreation Leader I’s and volunteers when implementing activities and programs.
Performs related duties as required.