Recreation Leader II

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District•Livermore, CA

4d•$19

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs support work related to recreational programs, events, and activities; provides instruction and conducts classes/activities for program participants under the guidance and direction of higher-level staff; prepares buildings, fields, and facilities for scheduled activities or events; provides routine administrative support; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is desirable.
One year of relevant recreation program support experience.
Applicants must be at least 16 at time of employment due to the jobs responsibility requirements including late night shifts.
Knowledge of: 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 high level of customer service.
Principles and practices of recordkeeping.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
Ability to: 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 mathematic 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 Accredited First Aid, CPR, and AED training within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Must possess mobility to perform medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and to operate a vehicle to transport materials and equipment to various sites and offices; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.
The classification supports indoor and outdoor recreation programs requiring frequent walking, running, conducting exercises, and related physical activities.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, or tools and equipment used in assigned program area.
Program activities may require sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; the ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds or higher weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
TB Test.
Work Permit if applicable.

Responsibilities

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.
Transports, 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.