Recreation Leader (Community Center)

City of Lake Forest•Lake Forest, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, supervises, and implements a community service program within a specific section of the Community Services Department. Performs a variety of responsible technical duties relative to assigned program functions. This is a part-time position (approximately 18 hours per week) at the Community Center facility, requiring availability on weekends and evenings. The eligibility list may be used for future vacancies. This is an 'at-will' position. Applicants must be 18 years of age by September 1, 2026.

Requirements

Valid Class C California Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Possess or have the ability to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Education equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
Ability to plan and organize recreation programs for children.
Ability to utilize good judgment in analyzing situations carefully and adopting effective courses of action.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, residents, and community organizations.
Ability to work and interact with youth in a manner that fosters open communication and elicits cooperation.
Ability to enforce facility rules in a positive, professional manner and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Ability to work variable hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to appear for work on time.
Ability to manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; accept constructive criticism.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working or volunteering with children, youth, or adult recreation activities or work in a related field or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists in teaching classes or leading a variety of recreational program activities, including city-wide special events, adult and youth sports, skate park, teen programs, senior programs, specialty classes, aquatics, camps, and excursions.
Participates in homework assistance as necessary.
Supervises and monitors the behavior of activity and program participants, and enforces applicable program rules and regulations.
Assists in the coordination of program registration and promotes events.
Prepares various food/snacks for assigned programs.
Inventories equipment and supplies; cares for and maintains all equipment and informs supervisor of hazards or replacement needs.
Responds to and provides first aid when necessary, and documents incidents and injuries.
Tracks program attendance and compiles/reports statistical information.
Performs light maintenance duties and provides facilities oversight and set-up during scheduled activities.
Maintains a safe program environment for participants and staff.
Organizes indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts.
Works with youth to develop and build basic skills with an emphasis on learning, fun, and sportsmanship.
Sets up, cleans up, opens, and closes facilities for rentals.
Performs related duties as required.