Recreation Leader II

City of Pico Rivera•Pico Rivera, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pico Rivera's vision and values are to safeguard the public's trust through open and transparent business practices that consistently maintain our credibility of strong ethical stewardship of all resources. We strive to provide responsive and consistent customer service to the community and our employees, who we trust to always own the problem and solution of all our business challenges. We recognize that we must engage our workforce in productive and respectful dialogue as our success internally hinges on the dynamic and interdependent partnerships within; thus, improving our chances of external success. The goal is to positively impact our community by optimizing and engaging our workforce to improve the human experience and quality of life in the City of Pico Rivera. The City is committed to forging a model of 21st Century government to better serve the community and its employees. The Parks and Recreation Department oversees Parks, Programs, REACH, Senior Services, Contract Classes, Media and Communications, Special Events, Transportation, and the Pico Rivera Golf Course. The amenities provided by the Parks and Recreation Department are enjoyed by thousands of people every year. The amenities include 100 acres of parks and open spaces, swimming pool, athletic fields, walking paths, Senior Center, and batting cages. Under general supervision, provides clerical support within recreation or community-based programs. Will be expected to assist with program events. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The schedule for this position will be any combination of days between Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (schedule may change based on the needs of the department). This position may also be required to work non-traditional shift/hours including holidays, special events and various evening and weekend dates.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be available to work varied shifts; early mornings, weekends, holidays, and special events
A minimum of One (1) year of cumulative work experience, with at least Six (6) months of experience in recreation, clerical support or a closely related field preferred
Ability to speak Spanish is desired
Possession of a California Class C Driver’s License is desired
Within 30 days of hire, candidates must obtain and maintain throughout the course of employment, certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Community First Aid and Safety from a nationally accredited organization, such as the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross (ARC) and the Health and Safety Institute (HSI). (Online certifications will be accepted; skills test / hands-on training must be completed after online portion).

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish is desired
Possession of a California Class C Driver’s License is desired

Responsibilities

Greeting visitors
answering multi-line phones
directing calls
providing information on programs and parks
handling complaints
maintaining accurate participant records and registrations in the MyRec system
Typing, filing, data entry (Microsoft Office, database software)
preparing correspondence
mail merges
scanning
scheduling
distributing inner office mail and other clerical duties as required
Processing registrations
acting as cashier (handling cash, checks, receipts, deposits)
tracking revenue/sponsorships
Assisting with park/facility reservations and event permits
Assist with recreation programs, special events, and activities, which may include setup, check-in, crowd support, and cleanup
Maintain confidentiality of participant and financial information
Prepare signs and flyers for recreation activities
Communicate effectively with co-workers, program participants and the public
Enforce departmental policies governing public safety and quality service
Maintain indoor/outdoor office bulletin boards – Recreation Programs, Special Event Flyers and Parks & Recreation Commission Agendas for public viewing
Submit Work Orders for Department – Public Works & Information Technology
Perform related duties as assigned