Recreation Leader (Part-time)

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of El Segundo is seeking six part-time, non-benefited, enthusiastic, and dependable Recreation Leaders to support a variety of recreation programs and activities. This role is ideal for candidates with experience or an interest in youth sports, particularly basketball. The position involves assisting in organizing and conducting recreational, cultural, and community programs for participants in areas such as adult and youth sports, after-school and camp programs, aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services, and facility maintenance. This is a part-time, at-will position exempt from the classified service.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of tenth (10th) grade.
Six (6) months of experience in customer service, community service, childcare, babysitting, working with seniors, coaching or playing a sport, and/or volunteer work in a related field.
Ability to provide a Work Permit as required.
Knowledge of basic objectives, methods, and techniques of recreational activities for youth and adults.
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
Knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the recreational facilities and equipment.
Skill in assisting in the development, coordinating, and directing varied activities involved in a community recreation program.
Skill in monitoring games, crafts, and team activities.
Skill in interpreting recreation programs and policies for the public in support of departmental policies.
Skill in inspecting the maintenance of facilities and equipment used in recreation programs to ensure their adequacy and safety.
Skill in communicating effectively with the public and co-workers.
Appearing for work on time.
Regularly and predictably attending work.
Following directions from a supervisor.
Understanding posted work rules and procedures.
Accepting constructive criticism.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department staff, participants, instructors, other City employees, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience or an interest in youth sports, including basketball.

Responsibilities

Assists in organizing, conducting, and monitoring free play and team activities for youth and adults.
Officiates and instructs in games such as basketball, softball, football, baseball, volleyball, track and field.
Instructs fundamentals of play and sports conduct in recreational activities.
Organizes and conducts non-athletic events and programs including contests, special activity days, tournaments, and holiday programs.
Instructs and supervises in arts and crafts, singing, and other various activities offered.
Collects and accounts for money received for programs, and keeps records and prepares reports.
Opens and closes facilities.
Monitors scheduled facility classes and/or registrations.
Inspects facilities for safety and promptly reports any issues to the supervisor.
Assists in maintaining recreational facilities by performing light custodial maintenance, as needed.
Displays courteous and professional behavior and customer service toward all patrons, contract instructors, other employees, and supervisors.
Responds promptly and courteously to inquiries from the public, outside agencies, and employees.
Answers phone calls and assists in-person customers regarding general inquiries, requests, and reservations.
Effectively communicates verbally to supervisor, staff, and participants.
Sets up and breaks down sports facilities and programs.
Processes class and program registrations using computer software.
Coordinates and updates bulletin boards, display cases, and other promotional signage at various city and recreation facilities and parks.
Processes Recreation ID Card purchases.
Enforces park and facility rules.
Attends staff trainings as required.
Regularly and predictably attends work.
Performs other duties as assigned.