Recreation Leader III

City of South Gate (CA) • South Gate, CA

33d

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. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Under general supervision, conducts and supervises recreation programs including games, sports, art and crafts, special and cultural activities; coordinates and conducts landscape and facility maintenance; receives and accounts for money; performs clerical tasks and performs related work as required. Class Characteristics This class is distinguished from Recreation Leader II by its responsibility for handling cash, receipts, registrations, timesheets and invoices; completing higher level recreation program work including the planning and instruction of various programs and activities and providing lead direction to others. Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of a Recreation Coordinator or other assigned Supervisor. Supervision Exercised Provides lead direction over assistants, volunteers or Recreation Leaders I and II.

Requirements

• Any combination of training and experience which would provide the knowledge and skills required to complete the specific job responsibilities and duties.
• A typical way of acquiring this would include, but not be limited to: high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with children or youth; clerical and customer service work, or work in landscape, construction or facility maintenance.
• Possession of American Red Cross C.P.R. and First Aid cards may be required.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required.
• Possession of fitness certification will be required for fitness trainers.
• Knowledge of: advanced methods, practices and equipment used in providing and maintaining an effective recreational and special activities program; recreation planning and administration; polices, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the recreational facilities and equipment; cash procedures and modern office practices; landscape and facility maintenance practices and equipment may be applicable.
• Ability to: develop, coordinate and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program; supervise, assign, train and organize children and adults; keep accurate records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors and the general public; communicate effectively orally and in writing; plan and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates recreation programs, activities and sports events.
• May oversee and assist with setup and preparation of facilities and materials.
• May perform work as a cashier, field supervisor, MTA assistant, fitness trainer or office clerk; prepares reports and maintains records; collects and accounts for money; prepares cash reports; complete and track inventory, process requisitions, complete inspections, submit work orders and maintain files.
• Supervises overall activities of 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; administers first aid as needed.
• May perform or coordinate 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED