Recreation Leader II

City of Santa Paula•Santa Paula, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, incumbents perform a variety of recreational activities for youth, adults, and seniors. Recreation Leaders are typically used for programs such as Summer Camp, Youth Center, Senior Center, Sport Programs, and Special Events. The Recreation Leader II is a mid-level, part-time, year-round position.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience.
Actively participated in sports programs, leadership, music or arts classes, or similar activities.
Some experience supervising children.
Experience communicating with parents and the general public.
Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.
Knowledge of objectives, methods, and techniques of recreation and leisure activities for youth and adults.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service techniques.
Ability to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of recreational activities.
Ability to work a variety schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Mobility, acute vision, acute hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties performed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) highly desirable.
Job related experience in a culturally diverse community.

Responsibilities

Maintains a sincere interest in providing each child with a positive summer camp experience.
Assists with the planning, organizing, implementing, leading, and monitoring of summer camp activities.
Prepares and participates in recreational activities, such as indoor/outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, special events, and other related activities.
Assists in keeping the camp site neat and clean and all equipment and supplies in good order.
Supervises and accounts for assigned participants at the summer camp location; ensures sign-in and out procedures are followed.
Chaperones participants on day excursions.
Serves as a coach, sports official, or gym/field monitor during youth and/or adult sports.
Assist with gym/field prep and set up for youth and/or adult sports.
Renders first aid in the event of injury.
Assists in organizing, promoting, directing, and staffing a variety of recreation programs and activities for multiple age groups, and special events.
Engage youth in activities such as homework support, in-house sports, and creative arts.
Performs a variety of clerical and administrative support functions for assigned program area as needed.
Opens and/or closes Youth Center; follow Youth Center guidelines and procedures.
Reports to supervisor orally and in writing; completes assigned paperwork, such as attendance reports and/or incident reports.
Delivers meals to homebound seniors.
Serve as an instructor for a recreation class for youth and/or adults.
Assists in training other recreation personnel.