Sports Senior Recreation Leader - Part Time

GVRD•Vallejo, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) is seeking a Part-Time Sports Senior Recreation Leader to maintain a safe and enjoyable sport gym program for all ages. This role involves leading sports and recreation activities and performing various tasks to support after-school or summer sports programs. GVRD has been serving area residents for over sixty years and operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo, managing extensive park space, a swimming pool, and community centers. The district employs over 30 full-time and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, with a significant budget dedicated to operations and park improvements.

Requirements

General recreation principles and practices.
Rules and regulations of age-appropriate recreation activities.
Basic art and craft techniques, games, and sports.
Procedures of record keeping.
Basic mathematical principles.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to learn recreation activities, rules, and regulations.
Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use recreation software system.
Ability to attend meetings and in-service trainings related to work.
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation programs or a childcare setting.
Completion of High School or equivalent.
Possession of a valid California Driver License.
C.P.R. and First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within six months of hire date.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Proof of legal right to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

College coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and supervise various recreational activities, including sports, crafts, games, and field trips.
Collect monthly fees, issue receipts, and maintain records of enrollment and fees paid.
Lead recreational activities, supervise children, and enforce safety rules and guidelines.
Resolve conflicts among children and adults.
Monitor activities within a facility and/or outside, and provide information to the public on program activities.
Respond to parent, school, or community concerns and issues, directing them to higher-level staff as necessary.
Perform first aid as necessary.
Assist higher-level staff with attendance tracking, incident reports, and other routine program documentation.
Assist with the day-to-day supervision of gym operations, including monitoring activity areas, equipment use, and overall program flow.
Provide guidance and support to part-time staff and volunteers, modeling appropriate behavior management and activity leadership.
Help set up, organize, and put away sports equipment and program materials.
Report damaged equipment or safety concerns to higher-level staff.
Assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of facilities.
Train new Recreation Leaders assigned to site.