Recreation Leader

City of Calistoga • Calistoga, CA

4d • $17 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs assigned recreation duties in support of department programs and facilities. Recreation Leaders assist with program delivery, participant instruction, facility operations, and customer service. Work may include youth, teen, adult, and senior programs, swim lessons, sports leagues, camps, special events, facility-based programs, and front office or registration support. Some mornings, evenings, and weekends are required.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of recreation program delivery and activity instruction.
• Basic safety practices and emergency procedures.
• Customer service principles and public interaction techniques.
• Applicable rules, policies, and procedures related to assigned program areas.
• Lead and engage participants of various ages in recreation activities.
• Teach basic skills and adapt instruction to different ages and abilities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with participants, parents, and staff.
• Enforce rules and expectations consistently.
• Remain calm and exercise sound judgment in stressful or emergency situations.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Current enrollment in high school or possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in recreation programs, instructional settings, aquatics programs, camps, sports programs, or customer service environments is desirable but not required.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading recreation activities, classes, camps, swim lessons, and/or programs
• Work front desk shifts at the community pool or recreation office, including program registration and basic cash handling
• Perform facility attendant duties, including setup, monitoring program spaces, and opening or closing procedures
• Assist with citywide special events, including setup, breakdown and participant support
• Provide instruction, guidance, and support to participants and enforce program rules and safety procedures
• Provide customer service and program information to the public
• Respond to incidents or emergencies and complete required documentation
• Attend required staff meetings and training
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED