Recreation Leader I - Part-time Seasonal

DEFINITION 

Under general supervision, oversees recreation activities in connection with a specific recreation services program or functional area in support of community, recreational, or park facilities; and performs related work as required.                              

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receives general supervision from the Community Services Manager.  Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.

 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS 

This is the journey-level class in the Recreation Leader series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that Town facilities, recreation programs, activities, and services are safe and effective and provide the highest level of customer satisfaction for public use.  Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the facilitation of recreation programs and activities.  Positions perform full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.  Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.   

 

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

 

• Plans, organizes, conducts, and instructs recreational activities, programs and classes; assists in scheduling activities; arranges for facilities and equipment.
  
• Maintains supplies and equipment; makes repairs, reports safety hazards, makes recommendations for acquisition or replacement.
  
• Conducts a variety of recreational activities including games, arts and crafts, music, drama, dance, or sports and fitness activities, and events.
  
• Works as part of a team to plan and conduct special events; performs a variety of tasks including set-up and clean-up, publicity, registration, officiating, front-line leadership, awards ceremonies and customer service.
  
• Prepares athletic fields and other facilities for recreation programs and events.
  
• Conducts after-school drop-in programs; provides leadership for homework help and recreational activities.
  
• Assists with snack bar set-up, shops for supplies; stocks supplies, serves food, takes money; makes change; opens and closes building, and cleans up.
  
• Maintains records of revenue, expenses, and attendance for assigned activities and events.
  
• Registers participants, files waiver forms and receives and accounts for monies.
  
• Answers telephones, dispenses information about recreation programs, and assists with general office tasks.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
   

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of:
 

• Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods.
• Basic safety precautions and procedures related to recreation program area(s) and facilities. 
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work. 
• Safe work practices, including safe driving rules and practices. 
• Basic computer software related to work.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. 
• Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the Town in contacts with the public.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and Town staff.

• Learn to work independently while supervising facilities and user groups.
• Learn, understand, and apply facility use policies and procedures.
• Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
• Lift and move tables and chairs and arranging facilities for community events and/or meetings.
• Learn basic computer system operation to enter and retrieve data for class registration and facility reservations.
• Remain flexible and adapt as job responsibilities change. 
• Handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner. 
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs. 
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Veteran's:

To Establish Eligibility for Veteran's preference for open recruitments, applicants must attach a DD214 or other documentary evidence to this application. 

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License. 
• Possess current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates.

Veteran's:

To Establish Eligibility for Veteran's preference for open recruitments, applicants must attach a DD214 or other documentary evidence to this application. 

IMPORTANT APPLICANT COMMUNICATION:

You will be contacted by email or phone during the application and hiring process. It is your responsibility to check your email inbox or spam, and phone number voicemail you provided on your application. We cannot leave you a message if your voicemail is not set up and/or full. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.  Must possess the physical stamina to lift and move tables and chairs, arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR and are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
 

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER 

All Town employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers.  The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code.  In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the Town may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property.  Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different from the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency.  If a "Local Emergency" is declared during the employee's shift, the employee will be expected to remain at work due to the emergency needs of the community.  If a "Local Emergency is declared outside of the employee's shift, the employee must make every effort to contact his/her direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as a Disaster Service Worker.