Recreation Leader IV

City of South Gate•South Gate, CA

1d•Onsite

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. Under general supervision, performs skilled recreation work in planning, coordinating and directing a wide variety of assigned social, cultural or sports activities at assigned neighborhood parks, aquatics facilities or community centers; performs related work as required. This class is distinguished from Recreation Leader I, II and III by its responsibility for higher level recreation program work in a supervisory capacity, responsible for the organization and instruction of various programs and activities or landscape and facility maintenance and providing lead direction to others.

Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent and one (1) year of college or trade school with course work preferably in recreation or a related field, OR 2,000 hours of work as a Recreation Leader III or equivalent in planning, organizing and conducting a wide variety of recreational activities.
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 operating and maintaining an effective recreational program or facility; recreation planning and administration or facility and landscape maintenance; policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using recreational facilities and equipment.
Ability to develop, coordinate and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program or the maintenance of a recreation facility; supervise, assign, train and organize the work of others; 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; completes and tracks inventory, processes requisitions, completes inspections, submits work orders and maintains files.
Assumes responsibility for security and minor maintenance of equipment and materials at assigned neighborhood park facilities, play area or community center; 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.
Supervises overall activities of assigned staff, programs, activities and locations; may supervise landscape and facility maintenance, equipment maintenance and use of equipment and other duties as required.
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.