Recreation Leader III (ADULT SPORTS)

City of Albany•Albany, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Albany is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Recreation Leader III to join its Recreation and Community Services Department. This role will focus on coordinating and overseeing Adult Sports programs, including Pickleball, Co-Ed Softball, and 5V5 Co-Ed Soccer. The position supports the successful operation of recreational sports leagues, aiming to create positive experiences for participants and build community through recreation. The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, enjoy working with adults and diverse community members, have an interest in sports, and be comfortable working evenings and independently. Responsibilities include assisting with league coordination, participant communication, registration, game schedules, facility and equipment setup, and on-site league operations. The goal is to help Albany residents stay active and reconnect through movement, fun, and community.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
One year of experience working in recreation programs.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Successful completion of background check and TB Test.
Ability to independently travel within and outside of City limits to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.

Nice To Haves

Completion of course work in recreation or in a related field is preferred.
Possession of CPR/AED certificates.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and implements a recreation program or service or serves as a site administrator over an assigned program.
Supervises all program participants, and/or all children, youth, and teens within the after-school program for assigned site.
Leads and trains lower level and new staff.
Coordinates day-to-day operations schedules and activities.
Coordinates, supervises, and schedules volunteers to run daily programs.
Answers the more complex inquiries, provides information, and assists customers.
Provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to assigned supervisor.
Ensures customers receive complete information about programs and activities and any applicable policies and regulations.
Ensures department personnel policies and procedures are followed.
Types and proofreads outgoing correspondence for accuracy, completeness, correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Monitors and supervises the activities of patrons of all ages at various sites.
Prepares incident, accident, and monthly reports for various sites.
Assists with the planning and supervision of city-wide events.
Attends regular staff meetings.
Promotes assigned recreation programs and activities.
Oversees the preparation of publication of a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communication regarding recreation programs and activities.
Oversees the issuance and collection of recreation equipment and supplies to program participants.
Oversees the set up for various program activities.
Prepares budgets, schedules, and reports as needed.
Performs billing, invoicing, and accounts receivable as needed.
Serves as liaison to supervisory staff, employees, the general public, and program participants.
Interacts effectively and courteously with City employees and members of the public.
Demonstrates effective leadership and instructional skills in area of responsibility.
Evaluates the effectiveness of recreation programs and activities provided to the public.
Ensures social media sites and websites are current and engaging.