Senior Recreation Leader

City of Diamond Bar • Diamond Bar, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Immediate Opening: One position is available at the Diamond Bar Center supporting Facility Reservations, Contract Classes, and/or Senior Programs. This position is classified as at-will/part-time with no benefits provided. Intermittent part-time positions average 19 hours per week and no more than 999 hours in a twelve (12) month period. The City of Diamond Bar is looking for candidates that have a passion for people and service! Through diverse and innovative programming, and broad partnerships, the Parks & Recreation Department plays an important role in creating a healthy community. The ideal team member must have an outstanding attitude, sincere personality and passion for teamwork. We are looking for a dynamic team player that has passion for community, human development and fun! Develop your own skills and passions in a diverse and enjoyable atmosphere. Every day will be something new! The Senior Recreation Leader, under general supervision, must have the ability to follow oral and written instruction, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, teens and/or adults, and the general public.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, teens and/or adults, and the general public.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and programs common to the field of recreation and community services.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, practices, and procedures including operating a computer, calculator, telephone, and portable radio.
• Knowledge of supervision of part-time and volunteer staff.
• Knowledge of techniques of marketing, budgeting and public relations and promotion for program area.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and make oral presentations.
• Ability to work well and collaboratively with other City departments and agencies with regards to division activities and programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with City officials, supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and respond to public and staff requests for assistance both on the phone and in person.
• Ability to prepare detailed and accurate narrative reports, perform complex numerical analyses and sort/file documents.
• At least one (1) year of college level work in an applicable field.
• Two (2) years of work experience demonstrating responsibility and preferably in the field of recreation or customer service at time of application.
• One additional year of education can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Possession of a valid Class C or Class 3 California driver's license and an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Must be able to work assigned schedules that include weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours at a time, lift up to 50 pounds, and get from one location to another in the course of doing business.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of certified AED, CPR and First Aid Safety Course is required after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Act as an on-site lead employee giving direction to Recreation Leaders and/or Volunteers.
• Supervise frontline staff in sports activities, arts and crafts, games and play activities for youth and/or adults.
• Professionally address and resolve issues with program participants, parents and staff.
• Complete necessary reports, including facility checks, attendance reports, incident and accident reports, forms and documents.
• Set up/take down tables, chairs, and other equipment for sports activities, classes or special events.
• Assist with planning and daily operation of Youth Programs, including Kinder Skills, Youth Day Camp, summer Volunteen Program, and DB4 Youth Program.
• Assist with planning major/minor excursions for the summer, monitoring program budget, scheduling staff, preparing weekly schedules and calendar, purchasing equipment and supplies, and working with programs participants and parents.
• Assist in organization and scheduling of youth and adult sport activities, field allocations, and reservations of all City parks and fields for a variety of programs.
• Field operations will include: verifying athletic organizations' usage permits; Skate Park and facility opening and closing; communicating with all local sports organizations, monitoring of picnic and other facility reservations and use of ball field lights.
• Assist with the planning, scheduling and operation of annual special events including registration, scheduling, ordering, gathering supplies, set-up and tear-downs and working with community groups and training and leading staff.
• Assist in the reservation and operation of the Diamond Bar Center (DBC), Heritage Community Center, Pantera Activity Room and Picnic Reservations.
• Operation of the DBC includes maintaining a high level of customer service, and assisting in maintaining facility contracts, scheduling, marketing, logistics of contracts/reservations and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Arrange activity and event schedules given discussions with Recreation Supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation of the Recreation Guide related to class schedules and programs for approval by management.
• Assist with fliers, and other promotional materials to advertise recreation programs/activities.
• Assist with scheduling and planning of senior classes and seminars, dances and special events, Senior & Community excursions and senior clubs.
• Provide information and referral services to the community on social service and related programs.

Benefits

• 40 hours of paid sick leave as required by AB 1522
• Alternative retirement system through a mandatory 7.5% pre-tax contribution to a deferred compensation account with MissionSquare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree