Recreation Leader - Special Event Crew

City of Eureka • Eureka, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary part-time position within the Recreation Division, responsible for providing supervision in a variety of youth programs. Staff in this position will support community events in various roles, such as leading activities at Get Out and Play Day, setting up tables and chairs for special event rentals at the Adorni Community Center, hiding Easter eggs, or distributing candy during Halloween events. The role involves conducting and supervising youth activities in programs like after school programs, sports programs, community classes, camps, and special events. It also includes checking facilities for safety hazards, maintaining supplies, planning and implementing activities, acting as an information source for the public, assisting with compliance of health and safety laws, performing duties related to sports programming and scorekeeping, overseeing operations during skate night events, and assisting with Community Volunteer events.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass DOJ background test if working with youth.
• Must present negative TB test if working with youth.
• Obtain CPR and First Aide certification within 2 months of hire.
• Valid California class C driver’s license may be required.
• Meet the physical demands of prolonged physical activity.
• Interact and communicate effectively with the public.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures concerning safety, accident/incident reporting, inappropriate behavior, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
• Work experience in recreation or sports programs and events and/or Participation in similar programming through school or community programs and/or Volunteer service in a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise youth activities in various programs including but not limited to after school programs, sports programs, community classes, camps and special events.
• Check fields, playgrounds and facilities for possible safety hazards; secure fields, facilities, and lights, following completion of activities.
• Maintain supplies, plans and implements activities.
• Act as an information source to the public concerning recreational programs and activities.
• Assist in compliance with relevant health and safety laws and guidelines.
• Perform duties related to sports programming and scorekeeping.
• Oversee operations during skate night events.
• Assist in oversight of Community Volunteer events.
• Perform related duties in support of recreational programs as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed