Recreation Leader

City of Clovis, California • Clovis, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, organizes, implements, leads and monitors a variety of community recreation programs and activities. Positions in this entry-level recreation classification lead and participate in a variety of recreation programs and activities. Incumbents report to the Recreation Supervisor, and may also receive direction from the Recreation Coordinator or from Recreation Specialists. Positions in this class perform work in accordance with established instructions. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision. Work is reviewed periodically upon completion and while in progress. Incumbents are expected to refer most variations in work to their supervisor for instructions. Incumbents are expected to maintain records, equipment and facilities and are responsible to ensure that regulations and rules are followed for all recreational activities. Incumbents may coordinate the activities of part-time/temporary staff and volunteers.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid California class "C" driver's license and a good driving record
• Possession of valid First Aid and CPR certificates, or to obtain certificate within three months of hire
• Completion of six (6) units of college-level courses in recreation, child development, education, child psychology, leadership, sports leadership, or a related field
• One (1) year of recreation leadership experience
• Knowledge of modern methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in coordinating, developing and implementing community recreation programs
• Knowledge of common recreational and social needs of youth and adult groups
• Knowledge of principles and practices of group leadership
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules affecting the provisions of recreation programs
• Knowledge and ability to provide participatory leadership in at least one of the following; skateboarding, baseball/softball and other youth sports, non-competitive games, playground games, crafts; or supervision of adult sports activities
• Knowledge of safety precautions utilized in recreational activities
• Ability to assist in the development of a wide variety of recreation programs suited to the needs of the community
• Ability to administer first aid and CPR
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to interpret, and explain policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to coordinate, train, monitor, and assess program aides and volunteers
• Ability to organize, monitor, schedule, and lead a variety of recreational activities and programs
• Medium work-occasional lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50-100 pounds maximum; with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to lead and participate in physically demanding athletic/recreational activities
• Ability to work scheduled shifts and work outdoors
• Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• May coordinate the activities of part-time/temporary staff and volunteers

Responsibilities

• Organizes and leads various sports, games and craft activities for children, teens and adults at Clovis area playgrounds, the Recreation Center, Skate Park, Batting Range and other community recreation facilities
• Leads youth field trips
• Teaches and leads teen or adult indoor and outdoor sports such as inline hockey, skateboarding, basketball, volleyball, dance, tumbling and soccer
• Conducts special community recreation events
• Organizes recreation supplies and equipment
• Maintains equipment and facilities to ensure they are clean and in working order
• Operates a cash register, receives payments for programs, makes change and balances the cash drawer
• Receives and reviews participant registration forms
• Completes incident and participation reports
• Leads the activities of part-time/temporary staff and volunteers
• Works weekends and evenings
• Assists in the development of a wide variety of recreation programs suited to the needs of the community
• Administers first aid and CPR
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interprets and explains policies and procedures
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
• Coordinates, trains, monitors, and assesses program aides and volunteers
• Organizes, monitors, schedules, and leads a variety of recreational activities and programs

Benefits

• Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214, demonstrating qualifying service, is attached to the employment application at the time of application submission
• Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree