Senior Recreation Leader

City of Baldwin Park•Baldwin Park, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Program Supervisor, the Senior Recreation Leader may be assigned to the Arts and Recreation Center (ARC), Barnes Park, Before and After School Program (BASIC), Community Center, Senior Center, Teen Center & Skate Park, or Family Service Center and will assist in the coordination of recreation programs for youth, special events and excursions, and other recreational activities; and provide supervision to Recreation Leaders, facility attendants and other program personnel and volunteers. This position will utilize great customer service skills to carry out various assignments including but not limited to: active involvement with the youth; assist with planning of monthly calendars and themed programs; oversee facility booking and/or program registration including cash handling, deposit, and reconciliation procedures; prepare and distribute promotional material concerning new or ongoing programs and events; perform public relations work within the community and with community groups pertaining to specific programs, events, and special activities; maintain activity and progress records; attend staff meetings and may attend regional workshops and conferences; respond to public inquiries and requests; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to supervisor; assist with set-up and breakdown of facility equipment; perform some custodial duties in maintenance of recreational activities; may be required to drive to different sites and locations. Will support the relationship between the City of Baldwin Park and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; will maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; and will perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Education equivalent to High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of submitting application.
Possess a valid California Driver's License.
Must possess three (3) years of progressive experience facilitating group activities and/or programs for youth in a recreational setting.
Completion of Mandated Reporter training is required within the first two weeks of employment.
Obtain a valid and appropriate CPR and First Aid certificate within 30 days of appointment, issued by a source acceptable to the City and must obtain renewals as required.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, twist, stoop and climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and be able to travel to different sites and locations.
Verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work.
Documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher is highly desirable.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination of recreation programs for youth, special events and excursions, and other recreational activities.
Provide supervision to Recreation Leaders, facility attendants and other program personnel and volunteers.
Oversee facility booking and/or program registration including cash handling, deposit, and reconciliation procedures.
Prepare and distribute promotional material concerning new or ongoing programs and events.
Perform public relations work within the community and with community groups pertaining to specific programs, events, and special activities.
Maintain activity and progress records.
Attend staff meetings and may attend regional workshops and conferences.
Respond to public inquiries and requests.
Investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to supervisor.
Assist with set-up and breakdown of facility equipment.
Perform some custodial duties in maintenance of recreational activities.
May be required to drive to different sites and locations.
Support the relationship between the City of Baldwin Park and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.