Recreation Leader (Part-Time)

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of El Segundo is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Recreation Leaders for the Aquatics Division within the Recreation, Parks, Library department. This is a part-time, non-benefited, at-will position. The role involves approximately 10 to 18 hours per week, with required afternoon, evening, Friday, and Saturday availability. Responsibilities may include working the front desk at Aquatics facilities, serving as a camp counselor for youth camps, assisting at Recreation Building front desks, or supporting general department needs. Applicants will receive training for either Aquatics or Recreation roles based on departmental needs. This recruitment is ongoing and may close at any time, so early application is encouraged. The position involves organizing, conducting, and supervising various recreational programs and activities under moderate supervision. While not supervising staff groups, Recreation Leaders may direct Recreation Assistants and volunteers.

Requirements

Knowledge of recreation planning and administration.
Knowledge of recreational needs of senior citizens, adults, teens, youth, and children.
Knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the recreational facilities and equipment.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program.
Ability to supervise and monitor games and team activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public.
Ability to monitor the work of Recreation Assistant staff and volunteers.
Ability to interpret recreation programs and policies for the public in support of departmental policies.
Ability to inspect the maintenance of facilities and equipment used in recreation programs to ensure their adequacy and safety.
Ability to assist with Citywide special events.
Ability to assist with the maintenance of recreational facilities, as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and co-workers.
Ability to regularly and predictably attend work.
Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
Ability to understand posted work rules and procedures.
Ability to accept constructive criticism.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees, and the public.
One (1) year of experience in customer service, community service, childcare, babysitting, working with seniors, coaching or playing a sport, and/or volunteer work in a related field.
Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Nice To Haves

Within six months of hire, obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification through the American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

Assists in organizing, conducting and monitoring free play and team activities for youth and adults.
Officiates and instructs in games such as basketball, softball, football, baseball, volleyball, track and field.
Instructs fundamentals of play and sports conduct in recreational activities.
Organizes and conducts non-athletic events and programs including contests, special activity days, tournaments, and holiday programs.
Instructs and supervises in arts and crafts, singing and other various activities offered.
Collects and accounts for money received for programs as well as keeps records and prepares reports.
Opens and closes facilities.
Monitors scheduled facility classes and/or registrations.
Inspects facilities for safety and promptly reports any issues to the supervisor.
Assists in maintaining recreational facilities by performing light custodial maintenance, as needed.
Displays courteous and professional behavior and customer service toward all patrons, contract instructors, other employees and supervisors.
Responds promptly and courteously to inquiries from the public, outside agencies and employees.
Answers phone calls and assist in-person customers regarding general inquiries, requests and reservations.
Effectively communicates verbally to supervisor, staff and participants.
Sets up and breaks down of sports facilities and programs.
Processes class and program registrations using computer software.
Coordinates and updates the bulletin boards, display cases and other promotional signage at various city and recreation facilities and parks.
Processes Recreation ID Card purchases.
Enforces Park and facility rules.
Attending staff trainings as required.
Regularly and predictably attending work.
Performs other duties as assigned.