Recreation Leader

City of El Monte•El Monte, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, oversees recreation activities in connection with a specific recreation services program or functional area in support of community, recreational, or park facilities; leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities; performs general office duties; requisitions materials and equipment; and performs related work as required. This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing program support duties for the City’s recreation and community services programs. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Requirements

Knowledge of operations, services and activities of assigned program.
Knowledge of general office and business administrative practices.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of implementing program activities.
Knowledge of age appropriate program content.
Knowledge of City materials and equipment procurement processes.
Knowledge of safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods.
Knowledge of basic safety precautions and procedures related to recreation program area(s) and facilities.
Knowledge of City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record-keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to oversee the operations and activities of assigned program.
Ability to interpret, and apply facility use policies and procedures.
Ability to plan and lead the work of assigned staff.
Ability to assist with planning and implementing programs.
Ability to provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
Ability to lift and move tables and chairs and arranging facilities for community events and/or meetings.
Ability to handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Ability to maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
Ability to maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate grammar and syntax.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12) grade, or work permit if currently in high school.
Minimum age of sixteen (16) years.
Possession of an American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate within thirty (30) days of employment, to be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in a recreation program is desirable.

Responsibilities

Leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities, including parks, schools, and the recreation center.
Assists in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
Supervises and schedules established programs of play activities for children and adults.
Plans and coordinates inter-playground competitions in various recreational activities.
Communicates with school personnel to resolve routine operational after-school recreation program issues.
Resolves program issues within established guidelines; suggests program improvements.
Performs general office duties, including basic cashiering, answering the telephone, greeting patrons, light typing, data entry, copying, and filing; prepares flyers, calendars, and other routine publicity; prepares routine reports of participation and activities.
Requisitions materials and equipment; takes periodic inventory of materials and equipment.
Maintains recreational facilities, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and materials at the close of the workday, performing basic custodial duties and minor facility maintenance; opens, closes, and secures buildings for events.
Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies; makes minor repairs to recreation equipment.
Administers basic first aid as necessary.
Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship.
Responds to patrons’ needs for assistance or information.
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by the general public; patrols recreational facilities to ensure adherence to rules and ordinances; enforces recreational facility safety rules; interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations; assists in education about the enforcement of rules and regulations.
Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.