Recreation Leader III

City of South Gate•South Gate, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Provides lead direction over assistants, volunteers or Recreation Leaders I and II.

Requirements

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.
Fully completed online employment application which: Covers at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience).
Responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
Must be specific in describing your qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any phase of the application or selection process must advise Human Resources and make such a request during the application process.
All application materials received by the application deadline will be reviewed and evaluated.
All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification.
The first phase will be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate's application (individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any phase of the selection process must make such a request during the application process by notifying the Human Resources Office).
Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to the next phase.
The applications will be screened and those applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted will be invited to continue in the selection process.
A minimum of 70% must be obtained to pass the oral appraisal interview.
All potential employees are required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).
New employees must complete a verification form designated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services, that certifies eligibility for employment in the United States of America.

Nice To Haves

The applications will be screened and those applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted will be invited to continue in the selection process.

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.