Recreation Leader II

City of South Gate•South Gate, CA

3d•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. Organizes, conducts and supervises a variety of recreational programs and activities; supervises park activities and may perform maintenance of parks and recreation facilities. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This class is distinguished from Recreation Leader I by its ability to perform the required duties with only general supervision. It may be responsible for recreation program work including the organization and instruction of various programs and activities; supervising activities, cleaning, preparing and maintaining recreation facilities; completing landscape maintenance and providing lead direction to others. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of a Recreation Coordinator or other assigned Supervisor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May provide lead direction over assistants, volunteers or Recreation Leaders I. Examples of Essential Functions Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; and reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Recreation Leader II (Adult & Youth Programs): Lead classes, programs and activities and participate in the organization and conduct of special events. Complete the issuing, checking and storage of various materials, supplies and memberships; answer telephones and questions from the public and perform routine clerical duties. Assists with supervision of the overall activities of the 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. Perform related duties as required. Recreation Leader II (Grounds and Maintenance): Perform routine custodial and maintenance tasks including set ups for classes and events; cleans recreational facilities including rooms, floors and restrooms; assists with landscape maintenance tasks. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

A minimum of six (6) months of paid or volunteer experience working with children or youth; presentation of games, sports, arts or crafts in a recreational setting OR one (1) year of college credit in child development, recreation, or related field is required (for Youth Program)
A minimum of six (6) months of paid or volunteer experience working with adults; presentation of games, sports, arts or crafts in a recreational setting OR one (1) year of college credit in kinesiology, physical education, recreation, or related field is required (for Adult Program)
A minimum of six (6) months of paid or voluntary experience working in landscape, construction, or facility maintenance is OR one (1) year of college credit in facility management, maintenance management or related field is required (for Grounds and Maintenance)
Knowledge of: recreation activities, arts, crafts, sports and aquatics, basic custodial procedures or landscape maintenances depending on assignment
Ability to organize, lead, teach and supervise games, sports and activities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors and the general public
Ability to lead and coordinate activities with others
Ability to ensure safe behavior and use of equipment
Ability to read, complete basic math problems and follow oral instructions
Ability to complete custodial and landscape work
Ability to work varied hours
Must be able to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening)
New employees must complete a verification form designated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services, that certifies eligibility for employment in the United States of America.

Nice To Haves

Possession of American Red Cross C.P.R. and First Aid cards is desirable and required within 6 months of hire date (for Youth Program)
Possession of American Red Cross C.P.R. and First Aid cards is desirable and required within 6 months of hire date (for Adult Program)
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required (for Grounds and Maintenance)

Responsibilities

Organizes, conducts and supervises a variety of recreational programs and activities
Supervises park activities
May perform maintenance of parks and recreation facilities
Lead classes, programs and activities and participate in the organization and conduct of special events
Complete the issuing, checking and storage of various materials, supplies and memberships
Answer telephones and questions from the public and perform routine clerical duties
Assists with supervision of the overall activities of the 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
Perform routine custodial and maintenance tasks including set ups for classes and events
Cleans recreational facilities including rooms, floors and restrooms
Assists with landscape maintenance tasks