2027)

City of Martinez•Martinez, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Martinez Recreation Department is seeking motivated, energetic, team-oriented individuals who enjoy working with children and are serious about having fun! Under general supervision to direct, organize and supervise recreation programs and community events; set up City facilities and equipment; maintain facilities and equipment; follow oral and written instructions. Incumbents may be asked to work in any recreation program which includes: Youth and Sports, Seniors/Inclusive Recreation, or Special Events. The Recreation Leader III within the Recreation Division will lead exciting youth and adult development programs, including school-age programs, adult sports activities, and special community events. The ideal candidate will possess experience coordinating recreation programming and temporary staff, and have exceptional customer service skills.

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years of age.
Equivalent to two years of paid or volunteer work as a group leader or lead worker in an organized, recreation or community service program with specific expertise or experience in program area of recruitment.
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain, a California Class C Driver License.
Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting and documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years are required.
Be able to obtain certification in American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR and AED or equivalent within 90 days of employment.
Knowledge of program planning for common programs, classes, and activities appropriate for all ages.
Knowledge of participant supervision and leadership techniques.
Knowledge of concepts of program risk management and safe work practices.
Ability to supervise and lead youth of various ages.
Ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with program participants, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to provide reliable and dependable assistance to the assigned program areas.
Ability to be proactive and provide creativity and enthusiasm to the assigned program areas.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Must possess the physical stamina to lift and move tables and chairs and arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with seniors or children in a sport setting, day camp, childcare program, youth program or summer camp is desired.

Responsibilities

Schedule and manage recreation programs, activities, and events.
Serve as site leader of program site, overseeing the implementation of program activities, procedures, and goals.
Develop and implement program curriculum, schedules, and timelines.
Supervise other department staff, volunteers, and contractors.
Facilitate problem-solving.
Develop activities for group recreation and community events.
Develop program objectives.
Prepare and maintain reports and records of program activities.
Provide excellent customer service.
Set up and break down at City facilities and equipment; maintain facilities and equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor in area of assignment.