Recreation Leader (Community Center)

City of Lake Forest•Lake Forest, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, supervises, and implements a community service program within a specific section of Community Services Department; and performs a variety of responsible technical duties relative to assigned program functions. Currently there is one (1) part-time opening at the Community Center facility. This position is scheduled to work approximately 15-20 hours per week. Must be able to work weekends and evenings. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future Recreation Leader vacancies as they occur throughout the Community Services division. This is an "at-will" position. You must be 18 years of age by June 1, 2026.

Requirements

Basic objectives, methods, and techniques of planned recreation and leisure activities for youth and adults
Effective instructional techniques; arts and crafts and/or indoor and outdoor games and sports for children.
Safe work practices.
Group recreational and social activities; basic rules, regulations, and equipment used in various recreational activities.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Plan and organize recreation programs for children.
Utilize good judgment in analyzing situations carefully and adopting effective courses of action.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, residents and community organizations; work and interact with youth in a manner that fosters open communication and elicits cooperation.
Enforce facility rules in a positive, professional manner and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Work variable hours, weekends, and/or holidays
Work independently with limited supervision.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Appear for work on time.
Manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Follow directions from a supervisor.
Maintain records.
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; accept constructive criticism.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
A valid Class C California Driver's License and the 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 includes equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.

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 involved in the implementation of recreation programs including city-wide special events, adult and youth sports, skate park, teen programs, senior programs, specialty classes, aquatics, camps, excursions, and related recreation activities; participates in homework assistance as necessary.
Supervises and monitors the behavior of activity and program participants; enforces applicable program rules and regulations.
Assists in the coordination of program registration; promotes events as assigned.
Prepares various food/snacks for assigned programs.
Inventories equipment and supplies; cares for and maintains all equipment issued and informs supervisor when there are hazards or equipment replacement needs.
Responds to and provides first aid when necessary.
Documents incidents and injuries.
Tracks program attendance; compiles and reports statistical information.
Performs light maintenance duties; 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.