Recreation Leader

City of Pinole•Pinole, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pinole's Community Services Department is seeking a Recreation Leader to create memorable experiences for children, teens, and seniors through various recreational activities. This role offers a fun and rewarding opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience, build skills, make connections, and positively impact the community. Flexible part-time schedules are available, and applicants as young as 14 are encouraged to apply. The position involves working based on operational needs, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Schedules are assigned according to operational needs, with typical school-year hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and expanded hours during the summer to support program operations.

Requirements

Must have a strong desire and aptitude for working with all age groups from youth, teenagers and seniors
Exercise sound leadership practices
Exercise appropriate disciplinary measures
Exercise extreme patience
Ability to function with a minimum of direction and supervision
Must be able to plan and implement activities appropriate to the City's Recreation Center environment
Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
Must possess a valid Standard First Aid and CPR verification at the time of employment (or be able to obtain one within one month of employment)
Must have recent (within one year) negative TB test or complete TB test prior to commencement of employment

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain a class B license with passenger endorsement

Responsibilities

Develop, organize and lead recreational programs and activities including, but not limited to, games, sports, arts and crafts, excursions and special events
Oversee programs at the Pinole Youth Center and Pinole Tiny Tots Center for children, youth and teens, including preschool, after school and summer programs
Directing summer camps for children, youth and teens, and Senior Center for Seniors, including daily programs, and summer trips
Help manage a diverse group of children, teens, and seniors who attend and participate in City Recreation Programs and activities
Monitor and enforce City rules and regulations at facilities and during excursions
Provide strong leadership and role modeling with diverse populations of youth, teenagers, and seniors
Communicate effectively with parents, community members, school officials, City police and community groups regarding youth and program activities
Communicate effectively orally
Walk or run for extended times over various distances
Use good judgment
Relate to youth, teenagers, and seniors
Act courteously toward others
Take direction from supervisors
Maintain good working relationships with other staff members and parents
Accept criticism and apply to performance
Be dependable in meeting scheduled assignments
Work extended hours when required
Attend all scheduled staff trainings