Recreation Leader - Community Centers

City of San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking energetic and customer service-oriented individuals to serve as part-time Recreation Leaders at City community centers. This position organizes and leads recreational programs and special events for participants of all ages, promotes a safe and welcoming environment, and may provide guidance to Recreation Aides and volunteers.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED.
Six months' paid experience in customer service or recreation programs OR one (1) year of volunteer services in customer service or recreation programs.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Knowledge of techniques of organizing group social, recreation, and athletic activities.
Knowledge of rules and techniques of sports, games, arts, crafts, music, drama, social and cultural activities.
Knowledge of leadership techniques.
Knowledge of First Aid methods and necessary safety precautions against physical and other hazards.
Knowledge of objectives of public recreation and methods of enlisting support.
Ability to organize, direct and lead a group of children or adults in recreational activities.
Ability to develop skill in several of the sports or activities of the recreation program.
Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Ability to transport materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and out in a variety of environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Energetic, dependable, and customer service-oriented.
Experience leading recreational activities for children, teens, adults, or seniors.
Communicates effectively.
Works well with diverse groups.
Flexible and available to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Organizes and leads recreational programs and special events for participants of all ages.
Promotes a safe and welcoming environment.
May provide guidance to Recreation Aides and volunteers.
Prepares activity spaces, equipment, and supplies for scheduled programs.
Welcomes participants, answers questions, and leads activities or special events.
Monitors safety.
Resolves minor issues.
Guides support staff.
Maintains program records.
Ensures equipment and activity areas are organized and ready for use.
Serves as an umpire or referee at athletic contests in the play program.
Resolves minor disciplinary problems and maintains order among program participants.
Maintains accurate records and prepares clear concise reports.
Follows oral and written instructions.
Expresses ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.