Senior Recreation Leader

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of El Segundo is seeking nine part-time, non-benefited, enthusiastic, and dependable Senior Recreation Leaders to support a variety of recreation programs and activities. This role is ideal for candidates with experience or an interest in youth basketball and front desk operations. The position involves coordinating, organizing, and conducting recreational, cultural, and community programs for participants in areas such as adult and youth sports, after-school and camp programs, aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services, and facility maintenance. This is a part-time, at-will position exempt from the classified service.

Requirements

Knowledge of recreation planning and administration.
Knowledge of recreational needs of senior citizens, adults, teens, youth and children.
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
Knowledge of basic principles of supervision.
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 monitor the work of part-time staff and volunteers.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to appear for work on time.
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 department staff, participants, instructors, other City employees and the public.
Two (2) years of work experience in recreation, childcare, facilities set-up and operations, working with seniors, coaching or playing a sport, and/or volunteer work is required.
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Within six months of hire, obtain First Aid, CPR and AED Certification through American Red Cross.
Valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience or an interest in youth basketball and front desk.
Experience working in municipal recreation is desirable.
Completion of some college coursework is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor with the coordination and implementation of recreational, cultural and special event programs.
Provides staff support on the day of special events.
Handles daily cash, credit card and check transactions, and daily cash drawer reconciliation.
Completes daily drop log and accounting log.
Assists with the preparation and operation of program areas assigned including ordering office or program supplies.
Provides a high level of customer service by displaying courteous and professional behavior 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 assists in-person customers regarding general questions, facility reservations and class registration.
Ensures the safety of all Park patrons and visitors daily through effective supervision and the enforcement of Park Rules, Department Policy and City Municipal Code.
Assists in maintaining recreational facilities by performing light custodial maintenance as needed.
Monitors and reports maintenance needs at parks and facilities, including vandalism and graffiti.
Informs Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor of any safety issues or concerns.
Timely prepares Incident/Accident Reports as required.
Opens and closes City Recreation facilities.
Assists Contract Instructors with the daily needs of each program, including room set-up, equipment needs, and printing rosters.
Assists with coordinating and scheduling field, facility, and picnic reservations.
Assists with training new front desk and recreation staff, staff scheduling and shift coverage, as needed.
Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings with supervisor to report all operational updates, challenges, and occurrences.
Ensures that all fields and facilities are opened when appropriate and locked and secured at end of the day.
Assists with the setup and break-down of sports facilities and programs; properly secures related equipment.
Processes class and program registrations using computer software.
Coordinates and updates display cases, bulletin boards and posting of other promotional signage at various recreation facilities.
Processes Recreation ID card purchases.
Enforces and carries out all applicable rules and regulations.
Attends staff trainings as required.
Regularly and predictably attends work.
Performs other duties as assigned.