Recreation Leader III

City of Bell•Bell Community Center, CA

About The Position

The City of Bell is recruiting to fill a vacancy for a Recreation Leader III in the Community Services Department. This position performs varied duties supporting the City’s recreation, social services, and sports programs; provides customer service to program participants and the public; assists with coordinating and implementing special events; and performs related work as required. The role participates in the daily operation of an assigned recreation program or facility, helps organize events, activities, and classes, and assists with youth and adult sports and other recreation activities. It also includes facility opening and closing, setup and cleanup, park and facility maintenance, registration and customer service, recordkeeping, cash handling, safety, and first aid duties. The employee receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory or management staff and provides functional supervision to lower-level recreation program staff.

Requirements

Two years of experience working with youth, seniors, and/or adults in recreation, social services, human services, or a nonprofit organization.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Knowledge of sports program coordination, program operations, and equipment used in sports programs.
Knowledge of safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and health and hygiene.
Knowledge of lead supervision and training, customer service, recordkeeping, and cash-handling methods.
Knowledge of modern office practices, computer equipment, specialized applications, business arithmetic, basic statistical techniques, and English usage.
Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment and plan, coordinate, and implement assigned sports programs.
Ability to lead and review assigned staff and evaluate program effectiveness.
Ability to prepare program schedules and materials, budgets, and reports; maintain files and records; and operate modern office equipment and specialized software.
Ability to communicate clearly with program participants and the public, provide recreation information, and perform customer service and cash-handling functions.
Ability to work well with the public and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Active Network Recreation Software.
First Aid and CPR certification; CPR certification is highly desired.
Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Enforce park rules and regulations.
Assist with the supervision and training of Recreation Leader I’s, Recreation Leader II’s, and program volunteers.
Assist with the supervision of recreational park maintenance.
Participate in the day-to-day operations of an assigned recreation program or site/center, including organizing daily events, activities, and classes.
Assist with activities such as arts and crafts and adult and youth sports, including basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and tennis.
Assist with special event duties as assigned.
Set up and take down tables and equipment and arrange chairs and stages (risers) for events and activities.
Provide customer service, including greeting visitors, answering and forwarding calls on a multi-line phone system, and checking facility users in and out.
Assist with registration by reviewing applications for completeness and accepting and approving new registrations.
Provide recreation information to the public, explain facility rules and regulations, and give directions when necessary.
Collect money, issue receipts, and account for money received.
Open and close assigned recreational facilities; secure, maintain, and clean restrooms and facilities; pick up trash; and clean grounds in and around City parks and facilities.
Prepare program sites and set up and take down equipment for programs and activities.
Clean and sanitize rooms and furniture; clean windows; dust, vacuum, and wipe down equipment; and restock restrooms.
Assist with maintaining participant records and files, updating emergency and other pertinent information as needed.
Assist with filing and organizing the facility office.
Promote safety and render first aid as required.
Plan, coordinate, and implement assigned sports programs; evaluate program effectiveness and make adjustments as needed.
Plan and prepare recreation activity schedules, rosters, flyers, reports, and related program materials.
Prepare budgets and reports on program activities.
Lead, direct, plan, and review the work of assigned staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.